Purple group — BAND NAMES MINUS COLORS
Why is “SABBATH” in the Purple group?
a heavy metal band known for their dark and doom-inspired sound
Connections Hints for July 26, 2023 #44
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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
▼Purple group — BAND NAMES MINUS COLORS
Why is “STRIPES” in the Purple group?
a rock band known for their catchy and upbeat songs
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 26, 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.
- MAGIC
- Definition: NBA player Magic Johnson
- Why it's tricky: also a term for illusion or fantasy
- KING
- Definition: NBA player King James
- Why it's tricky: also a royal title
- SUN
- Definition: NBA team Phoenix Suns
- Why it's tricky: also the star at the center of the solar system
- THUNDER
- Definition: NBA team Oklahoma City Thunder
- Why it's tricky: also a natural weather phenomenon
Connections #44 explained
Why these words connect (July 26, 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: MODES OF TRANSPORTATION
These are all common modes of transportation, including boats, cars, planes, and trains, which are used for various purposes such as commuting, traveling, or transporting goods.
Green group: NBA PLAYERS
These are all famous NBA players, including King James, Magic Johnson, and players from teams like the Suns and Thunder, who have made significant contributions to the sport.
Blue group: FAST FOOD CHAINS
These are all popular fast food chains, including Checkers, Outback, Sonic, and Subway, which are known for their convenient and affordable meals.
Purple group: BAND NAMES MINUS COLORS
These are all band names without colors, including Day, Floyd, Sabbath, and Stripes, which are known for their unique sounds and styles.
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.
“SONIC”
Seems like it belongs to: MODES OF TRANSPORTATION
Actually belongs to: FAST FOOD CHAINS
Sonic is a fast food chain, but it also sounds like a mode of transportation due to its name
“MAGIC”
Seems like it belongs to: FAST FOOD CHAINS
Actually belongs to: NBA PLAYERS
Magic is an NBA player, but it could also be mistaken for a fast food chain due to its catchy name
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “SONIC” didn't go with MODES OF TRANSPORTATION
Seems like: MODES OF TRANSPORTATION → Actually: FAST FOOD CHAINS
Sonic is a fast food chain, but it also sounds like a mode of transportation due to its name
Why “MAGIC” didn't go with FAST FOOD CHAINS
Seems like: FAST FOOD CHAINS → Actually: NBA PLAYERS
Magic is an NBA player, but it could also be mistaken for a fast food chain due to its catchy name