Yellow group — PLEASANT SMELLS
Why is “BOUQUET” in the Yellow group?
a bunch of flowers, especially one that is given as a gift, often associated with a pleasant smell
Connections Hints for July 15, 2023 #33
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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 — MALE ANIMALS
Why is “BUCK” in the Green group?
a male deer, especially one in its fifth year
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 15, 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.
- BOUQUET
- Definition: a bunch of flowers, especially one that is given as a gift
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a pleasant smell, which might confuse solvers
- SCENT
- Definition: a smell, especially a pleasant one
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a trail or a hint of something
- SHOOT
- Definition: to throw or project (a projectile) with force
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including to take a photo or to grow rapidly
- JACK
- Definition: a male donkey
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a device for lifting heavy objects or a playing card
Connections #33 explained
Why these words connect (July 15, 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: PLEASANT SMELLS
These are all words that describe pleasant smells, often associated with flowers or fragrances.
Green group: MUSIC GENRES
These are all genres of music, each with its own unique style and sound.
Blue group: ROCK PAPER SCISSORS
These are all choices in the game of rock-paper-scissors, where players try to outmaneuver each other.
Purple group: MALE ANIMALS
These are all words that describe male animals, often used to refer to specific species or breeds.
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.
“COUNTRY”
Seems like it belongs to: PLEASANT SMELLS
Actually belongs to: MUSIC GENRES
country music is a genre, but the word 'country' might evoke images of rural landscapes and pleasant smells
“ROCK”
Seems like it belongs to: MUSIC GENRES
Actually belongs to: ROCK PAPER SCISSORS
rock music is a genre, but the word 'rock' is also a common noun and a choice in the game of rock-paper-scissors
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “COUNTRY” didn't go with PLEASANT SMELLS
Seems like: PLEASANT SMELLS → Actually: MUSIC GENRES
country music is a genre, but the word 'country' might evoke images of rural landscapes and pleasant smells
Why “ROCK” didn't go with MUSIC GENRES
Seems like: MUSIC GENRES → Actually: ROCK PAPER SCISSORS
rock music is a genre, but the word 'rock' is also a common noun and a choice in the game of rock-paper-scissors