Green group — DEEP-FRIED FOOD
Why is “FALAFEL” in the Green group?
a Middle Eastern dish of crispy, flavorful chickpea patties
Connections Hints for July 31, 2023 #49
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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 — DEEP-FRIED FOOD
Why is “SCHNITZEL” in the Green group?
a European dish of breaded and fried meat, often pork or veal
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 31, 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.
- DIM
- Definition: a coin, specifically a dime
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a lack of brightness
- NICK
- Definition: a coin, specifically a nickel
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a small cut or a nickname
- QUART
- Definition: a coin, specifically a quarter
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a unit of measurement or a musical term
- PEN
- Definition: a coin, specifically a penny
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a writing instrument
Connections #49 explained
Why these words connect (July 31, 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: UNITS OF LENGTH
These are all units used to measure distance or height, including the foot, inch, mile, and yard, which are commonly used in construction, sports, and travel.
Green group: TYPES OF PAINT
These are all types of paint used in art, including acrylic, oil, tempera, and watercolor, which are popular among artists for their unique textures and effects.
Blue group: DEEP-FRIED FOOD
These are all types of food that are typically deep-fried, including falafel, katsu, samosa, and schnitzel, which are popular in various international cuisines.
Purple group: STARTS OF U.S. COINS
These are all words that start the names of U.S. coins, including dime, nickel, penny, and quarter, which are commonly used in everyday transactions.
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.
“OIL”
Seems like it belongs to: DEEP-FRIED FOOD
Actually belongs to: TYPES OF PAINT
while oil is used in deep-frying, it is also a type of paint; the context of the puzzle is crucial to avoid confusion
“FOOT”
Seems like it belongs to: STARTS OF U.S. COINS
Actually belongs to: UNITS OF LENGTH
foot is a unit of length, but it sounds similar to four, which could be mistaken for a coin denomination
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “OIL” didn't go with DEEP-FRIED FOOD
Seems like: DEEP-FRIED FOOD → Actually: TYPES OF PAINT
while oil is used in deep-frying, it is also a type of paint; the context of the puzzle is crucial to avoid confusion
Why “FOOT” didn't go with STARTS OF U.S. COINS
Seems like: STARTS OF U.S. COINS → Actually: UNITS OF LENGTH
foot is a unit of length, but it sounds similar to four, which could be mistaken for a coin denomination