Blue group — ISLAND COUNTRIES
Why is “PALAU” in the Blue group?
a country located in the Pacific Ocean, known for its diverse marine life
Connections Hints for July 22, 2023 #40
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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
▼Yellow group — BOTTLED WATER BRANDS
Why is “VOSS” in the Yellow group?
a brand of bottled water known for its sleek packaging and high-quality water
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 22, 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.
- JAVA
- Definition: a type of coffee
- Why it's tricky: also a programming language
- MUD
- Definition: a slang term for coffee
- Why it's tricky: also a type of soil
- SAM
- Definition: a cereal mascot
- Why it's tricky: also a common given name
- TONY
- Definition: a cereal mascot
- Why it's tricky: also a common given name and a type of award
Connections #40 explained
Why these words connect (July 22, 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: BOTTLED WATER BRANDS
These are all well-known brands of bottled water, often found in stores and online. They are popular for their unique packaging and high-quality water.
Green group: SLANG FOR COFFEE
These are all informal terms used to refer to coffee, often used in casual conversation. They are popular among coffee lovers and are often used in coffee shops.
Blue group: ISLAND COUNTRIES
These are all countries that are composed of one or more islands, often located in the ocean. They are popular tourist destinations and are known for their unique cultures.
Purple group: CEREAL MASCOTS
These are all mascots for popular breakfast cereals, often featured on packaging and in advertisements. They are beloved by children and are often used to promote the cereals.
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.
“BREW”
Seems like it belongs to: BOTTLED WATER BRANDS
Actually belongs to: SLANG FOR COFFEE
BREW is a term often associated with coffee, but it could be mistaken for a water brand due to its similarity to other beverage-related words
“JAPAN”
Seems like it belongs to: BOTTLED WATER BRANDS
Actually belongs to: ISLAND COUNTRIES
JAPAN is a country that is also known for its high-quality water, which could lead to confusion with bottled water brands
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BREW” didn't go with BOTTLED WATER BRANDS
Seems like: BOTTLED WATER BRANDS → Actually: SLANG FOR COFFEE
BREW is a term often associated with coffee, but it could be mistaken for a water brand due to its similarity to other beverage-related words
Why “JAPAN” didn't go with BOTTLED WATER BRANDS
Seems like: BOTTLED WATER BRANDS → Actually: ISLAND COUNTRIES
JAPAN is a country that is also known for its high-quality water, which could lead to confusion with bottled water brands