Green group — UNITS OF MEASURE
Why is “HERTZ” in the Green group?
a unit of frequency, named after Heinrich Hertz
Connections Hints for July 20, 2023 #38
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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
▼Blue group — HAIRSTYLES
Why is “PIXIE” in the Blue group?
a short hairstyle, typically with choppy layers
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 20, 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.
- SECOND
- Definition: a unit of time
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a secondary item or a follow-up action
- WATCH
- Definition: a timekeeping device
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to observe or pay attention
- NEWTON
- Definition: a unit of force
- Why it's tricky: also refers to the famous physicist Isaac Newton
- HERTZ
- Definition: a unit of frequency
- Why it's tricky: can be confused with the car rental company
Connections #38 explained
Why these words connect (July 20, 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: TIMEKEEPING DEVICES
These are all devices used to measure time, including traditional clocks and modern watches.
Green group: HAIRSTYLES
These are all names of popular hairstyles, often characterized by their length and style.
Blue group: UNITS OF MEASURE
These are all units used to measure various physical quantities, such as time, force, and frequency.
Purple group: DR. ___
These are all titles of famous doctors from movies, books, and TV shows, often with a memorable or iconic character.
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.
“SECOND”
Seems like it belongs to: TIMEKEEPING DEVICES
Actually belongs to: UNITS OF MEASURE
while 'second' can refer to a timekeeping unit, in this context it's a unit of measurement
“WATCH”
Seems like it belongs to: UNITS OF MEASURE
Actually belongs to: TIMEKEEPING DEVICES
although 'watch' can be a verb, in this context it's a type of timekeeping device
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “SECOND” didn't go with TIMEKEEPING DEVICES
Seems like: TIMEKEEPING DEVICES → Actually: UNITS OF MEASURE
while 'second' can refer to a timekeeping unit, in this context it's a unit of measurement
Why “WATCH” didn't go with UNITS OF MEASURE
Seems like: UNITS OF MEASURE → Actually: TIMEKEEPING DEVICES
although 'watch' can be a verb, in this context it's a type of timekeeping device