Blue group — BOATS
Why is “JUNK” in the Blue group?
a flat-bottomed boat used in China
Connections Hints for July 14, 2023 #32
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Tricky Words in Today's Connections
▼Definitions for the most unusual words in today's puzzle
Tricky Words in Today's Connections
▼Green group — CUTS OF BEEF
Why is “FLANK” in the Green group?
a cut of beef from the belly area
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 14, 2023)
Several words in today's puzzle have multiple meanings or obscure definitions that can throw you off. Here's what each one means in the context of this Connections grid.
- JUNK
- Definition: a type of boat
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to worthless or discarded material
- CUBAN
- Definition: a type of sandwich
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to something related to Cuba
- MELT
- Definition: a type of sandwich
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the act of becoming liquid
- CHUCK
- Definition: a nickname that is also a verb
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a cut of beef
Connections #32 explained
Why these words connect (July 14, 2023)
Understanding the logic behind each group helps you spot similar patterns in future puzzles. Here's the reasoning for every category in today's Connections.
Yellow group: BOATS
These are all types of boats, including ones used for transportation and recreation
Green group: SANDWICHES
These are all types of sandwiches, including ones with meat and ones with cheese
Blue group: CUTS OF BEEF
These are all cuts of beef, including ones used in steaks and roasts
Purple group: NICKNAMES THAT ARE VERBS
These are all nicknames that are also verbs, including ones that are commonly used in everyday language
Red herrings and trap words explained
These words were designed to mislead you. Understanding why they don't belong where you first think sharpens your game for tomorrow.
“CHUCK”
Seems like it belongs to: CUTS OF BEEF
Actually belongs to: NICKNAMES THAT ARE VERBS
CHUCK is a nickname that is also a verb, but it can also refer to a cut of beef, making it a tricky word
“ROB”
Seems like it belongs to: SANDWICHES
Actually belongs to: NICKNAMES THAT ARE VERBS
ROB is a nickname that is also a verb, but it sounds similar to ROBUSTO, a type of sandwich
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CHUCK” didn't go with CUTS OF BEEF
Seems like: CUTS OF BEEF → Actually: NICKNAMES THAT ARE VERBS
CHUCK is a nickname that is also a verb, but it can also refer to a cut of beef, making it a tricky word
Why “ROB” didn't go with SANDWICHES
Seems like: SANDWICHES → Actually: NICKNAMES THAT ARE VERBS
ROB is a nickname that is also a verb, but it sounds similar to ROBUSTO, a type of sandwich