Blue group — TAXONOMY RANKS
Why is “DOMAIN” in the Blue group?
the highest rank in taxonomy, encompassing all life on Earth
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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 — AP CLASSES
Why is “STATS” in the Green group?
short for statistics, a branch of mathematics dealing with data analysis
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 3, 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.
- HIGH
- Definition: intoxicated or under the influence of a substance
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a physical elevation or a state of excitement
- CLASS
- Definition: a rank in taxonomy
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a social class or a group of students
- ORDER
- Definition: a rank in taxonomy
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a command or a sequence of events
- FAMILY
- Definition: a rank in taxonomy
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a social unit or a group of related people
Connections #52 explained
Why these words connect (August 3, 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: ANIMAL GROUP NAMES
These are all collective nouns used to describe groups of animals, such as a colony of ants or a pride of lions.
Green group: STONED
These are all slang terms used to describe being under the influence of a substance, often used in informal settings.
Blue group: AP CLASSES
These are all abbreviations for Advanced Placement courses, which are college-level classes taken by high school students.
Purple group: TAXONOMY RANKS
These are all ranks used in the biological classification system, which categorizes living organisms into a hierarchical structure.
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.
“HIGH”
Seems like it belongs to: STONED
Actually belongs to: STONED
Although 'high' can refer to a state of intoxication, it is indeed part of the 'STONED' group, but its multiple meanings make it a tricky word.
“CLASS”
Seems like it belongs to: AP CLASSES
Actually belongs to: TAXONOMY RANKS
The word 'class' is often associated with education, but in this context, it refers to a rank in taxonomy.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “HIGH” didn't go with STONED
Seems like: STONED → Actually: STONED
Although 'high' can refer to a state of intoxication, it is indeed part of the 'STONED' group, but its multiple meanings make it a tricky word.
Why “CLASS” didn't go with AP CLASSES
Seems like: AP CLASSES → Actually: TAXONOMY RANKS
The word 'class' is often associated with education, but in this context, it refers to a rank in taxonomy.