Green group — FISH
Why is “CHAR” in the Green group?
a type of cold-water fish, also known as arctic char
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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 — MTV SHOWS
Why is “STATE” in the Purple group?
a documentary series on MTV that explores the lives of young people
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 8, 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.
- CATFISH
- Definition: a reality TV show on MTV
- Why it's tricky: also refers to a type of fish
- STORM
- Definition: a superhero in the X-Men comics
- Why it's tricky: also refers to a weather phenomenon
- STATE
- Definition: a documentary series on MTV
- Why it's tricky: also refers to a political entity
- CHAR
- Definition: a type of fish
- Why it's tricky: also refers to a unit of measurement
Connections #57 explained
Why these words connect (August 8, 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: ARACHNIDS
These are all types of arachnids, including spiders, scorpions, and ticks, which are known for their eight legs and often feared by humans.
Green group: FISH
These are all types of fish, including char, eel, and shark, which are found in oceans and rivers around the world and are an important food source for humans.
Blue group: SUPERHEROES
These are all superheroes from comic books and movies, including Black Widow, Blade, and Storm, who have special powers and fight against evil.
Purple group: MTV SHOWS
These are all TV shows that aired on MTV, including Catfish, Jackass, and State, which were popular among young audiences and often featured reality TV and documentary-style programming.
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.
“CATFISH”
Seems like it belongs to: FISH
Actually belongs to: MTV SHOWS
while catfish is a type of fish, the word in this context refers to the MTV reality show
“STORM”
Seems like it belongs to: FISH
Actually belongs to: SUPERHEROES
while storm can refer to a weather phenomenon, in this context it refers to the X-Men superhero
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CATFISH” didn't go with FISH
Seems like: FISH → Actually: MTV SHOWS
while catfish is a type of fish, the word in this context refers to the MTV reality show
Why “STORM” didn't go with FISH
Seems like: FISH → Actually: SUPERHEROES
while storm can refer to a weather phenomenon, in this context it refers to the X-Men superhero