Yellow group — CLASSIC ARCADE GAMES
Why is “FROGGER” in the Yellow group?
A classic arcade game where the player controls a frog
Connections Hints for August 6, 2023 #55
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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 — DANCES
Why is “HUSTLE” in the Green group?
A disco-style dance popularized in the 1970s
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 6, 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.
- PAC
- Definition: Tupac Shakur, American rapper
- Why it's tricky: Could be mistaken for a different word due to its brevity
- SAVAGE
- Definition: 21 Savage, British rapper
- Why it's tricky: Has multiple meanings, including a descriptive term
- CHAINZ
- Definition: 2 Chainz, American rapper
- Why it's tricky: Could be mistaken for a different word due to the '2' being omitted
- CENT
- Definition: 50 Cent, American rapper
- Why it's tricky: Could be mistaken for a unit of currency
Connections #55 explained
Why these words connect (August 6, 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: CLASSIC ARCADE GAMES
These are all classic arcade games that were popular in the 1970s and 1980s, including Asteroids, Breakout, Frogger, and Pong. They were all developed by Atari or other pioneering game companies.
Green group: DANCES
These are all popular styles of dance, including the Hustle, Salsa, Swing, and Tango. They are all social dances that are often performed with a partner.
Blue group: TOUCHSCREEN GESTURES
These are all common touchscreen gestures used on smartphones and tablets, including Pinch, Spread, Swipe, and Tap. They are all used to navigate and interact with digital content.
Purple group: RAPPERS MINUS NUMBERS
These are all names of famous rappers, but with the numbers removed from their stage names. For example, 50 Cent becomes Cent, and 2 Chainz becomes Chainz.
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.
“SWING”
Seems like it belongs to: TOUCHSCREEN GESTURES
Actually belongs to: DANCES
While 'swing' can refer to a touchscreen gesture, in this context it refers to a style of dance
“TAP”
Seems like it belongs to: DANCES
Actually belongs to: TOUCHSCREEN GESTURES
While 'tap' can refer to a dance move, in this context it refers to a touchscreen gesture
“CHAINZ”
Seems like it belongs to: TOUCHSCREEN GESTURES
Actually belongs to: RAPPERS MINUS NUMBERS
While 'chain' can refer to a series of linked items, in this context it refers to the rapper 2 Chainz
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “SWING” didn't go with TOUCHSCREEN GESTURES
Seems like: TOUCHSCREEN GESTURES → Actually: DANCES
While 'swing' can refer to a touchscreen gesture, in this context it refers to a style of dance
Why “TAP” didn't go with DANCES
Seems like: DANCES → Actually: TOUCHSCREEN GESTURES
While 'tap' can refer to a dance move, in this context it refers to a touchscreen gesture
Why “CHAINZ” didn't go with TOUCHSCREEN GESTURES
Seems like: TOUCHSCREEN GESTURES → Actually: RAPPERS MINUS NUMBERS
While 'chain' can refer to a series of linked items, in this context it refers to the rapper 2 Chainz