Green group — METAL ELEMENTS
Why is “TIN” in the Green group?
a chemical element with symbol Sn, used in plating and soldering
Connections Hints for July 16, 2023 #34
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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 — METAL ELEMENTS
Why is “ZINC” in the Green group?
a chemical element with symbol Zn, used in galvanizing and batteries
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 16, 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.
- NECK
- Definition: a phrase like 'neck and neck'
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings, including body part and phrase
- HALF
- Definition: half and half, a phrase
- Why it's tricky: can be a standalone word or part of a phrase
- AGAIN
- Definition: again and again, a phrase
- Why it's tricky: can be an adverb or part of a phrase
- SO
- Definition: so and so, a phrase
- Why it's tricky: can be an adverb or part of a phrase
Connections #34 explained
Why these words connect (July 16, 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: U.S. COINS
These are all denominations of US coins, commonly used in everyday transactions; they are all made of different metals and have distinct designs
Green group: METAL ELEMENTS
These are all chemical elements, commonly found in nature and used in various industrial applications; they are all metals with distinct properties
Blue group: LUCKY CHARMS MARSHMALLOWS
These are all shapes of marshmallows found in Lucky Charms cereal, a popular breakfast food; they are all colorful and fun shapes
Purple group: ___ AND ___
These are all words that can complete common phrases, such as 'again and again' or 'half and half'; they are all words that can be paired with another word to create a phrase
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.
“LEAD”
Seems like it belongs to: U.S. COINS
Actually belongs to: METAL ELEMENTS
although lead is a metal, it's not a coin, but rather an element; it seems like it belongs to U.S. COINS due to its metallic nature
“CLOVER”
Seems like it belongs to: METAL ELEMENTS
Actually belongs to: LUCKY CHARMS MARSHMALLOWS
although clover is a type of plant, it's also a marshmallow shape; it seems like it belongs to METAL ELEMENTS due to its green color
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “LEAD” didn't go with U.S. COINS
Seems like: U.S. COINS → Actually: METAL ELEMENTS
although lead is a metal, it's not a coin, but rather an element; it seems like it belongs to U.S. COINS due to its metallic nature
Why “CLOVER” didn't go with METAL ELEMENTS
Seems like: METAL ELEMENTS → Actually: LUCKY CHARMS MARSHMALLOWS
although clover is a type of plant, it's also a marshmallow shape; it seems like it belongs to METAL ELEMENTS due to its green color