Green group — FRUIT HOMOPHONES
Why is “LYME” in the Green group?
a type of citrus fruit, also known as lime
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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 — FRUIT HOMOPHONES
Why is “MELLON” in the Green group?
a type of fruit, also known as melon
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 9, 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.
- LYME
- Definition: a type of fruit, also a disease
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, can be confused with Lyme disease
- MELLON
- Definition: a type of fruit, also a surname
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, can be confused with the Mellon family
- PLUMB
- Definition: a type of fruit, also a verb meaning to install pipes
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, can be confused with the verb 'to plumb'
- PAIR
- Definition: a type of fruit, also a noun meaning two things together
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, can be confused with the noun 'pair'
Connections #58 explained
Why these words connect (August 9, 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: UNSPECIFIED QUANTITIES
These words all describe quantities that are not precisely defined, such as 'a few' or 'some'. They are often used in everyday language to convey a sense of approximation.
Green group: CELESTIAL OBJECTS
These words all describe objects that can be found in our solar system, including planets, moons, asteroids, and comets. They are all celestial bodies that have been studied by astronomers and space agencies.
Blue group: NEWSPAPERS
These words all describe newspapers that are widely read and recognized, including the Globe, Journal, Post, and Sun. They are all publications that provide news and information to the public.
Purple group: FRUIT HOMOPHONES
These words all describe fruits that have homophones, or words that sound the same when pronounced. For example, 'lyme' sounds like 'lime', and 'mellon' sounds like 'melon'.
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.
“SUN”
Seems like it belongs to: CELESTIAL OBJECTS
Actually belongs to: NEWSPAPERS
while 'sun' can refer to the celestial object, in this context it refers to the Sun newspaper
“POST”
Seems like it belongs to: CELESTIAL OBJECTS
Actually belongs to: NEWSPAPERS
while 'post' can refer to a pole or a position, in this context it refers to the Post newspaper
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “SUN” didn't go with CELESTIAL OBJECTS
Seems like: CELESTIAL OBJECTS → Actually: NEWSPAPERS
while 'sun' can refer to the celestial object, in this context it refers to the Sun newspaper
Why “POST” didn't go with CELESTIAL OBJECTS
Seems like: CELESTIAL OBJECTS → Actually: NEWSPAPERS
while 'post' can refer to a pole or a position, in this context it refers to the Post newspaper