Purple group — “CAPTAINS”
Why is “KANGAROO” in the Purple group?
refers to the captain of a kangaroo court, a colloquialism for an unofficial or mock court
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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 — “CAPTAINS”
Why is “CRUNCH” in the Purple group?
refers to the captain of a cereal brand, Captain Crunch
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 13, 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.
- CRUNCH
- Definition: a type of captain, as in Captain Crunch
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a sound or a type of exercise
- PLANET
- Definition: as in Planet Captain, a play on words
- Why it's tricky: typically refers to a celestial body
- SNAP
- Definition: a type of fastening verb
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a sudden movement or a type of food
- PRESS
- Definition: a type of gym exercise
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of media or a button on a device
Connections #62 explained
Why these words connect (August 13, 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: FASTENING VERBS
These are all verbs used to describe the act of fastening or securing something, such as a buckle on a belt or a button on a shirt. They are all commonly used in everyday language to describe the act of attaching or detaching objects.
Green group: SLANG FOR ZERO
These are all slang terms used to describe the concept of zero or nothing, often used in informal settings or in certain cultural contexts. They are all commonly used to convey the idea of absence or lack.
Blue group: GYM EXERCISES
These are all exercises commonly performed at the gym, designed to improve strength, flexibility, or cardiovascular health. They are all popular exercises that are often included in fitness routines.
Purple group: “CAPTAINS”
These are all types of captains, but not limited to naval captains. They can refer to captains of sports teams, cereal brands, or even fictional characters. The common thread is the concept of leadership or authority.
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.
“PLANET”
Seems like it belongs to: GYM EXERCISES
Actually belongs to: “CAPTAINS”
while planet can be a type of exercise, in this context it refers to a play on words with captain
“SNAP”
Seems like it belongs to: SLANG FOR ZERO
Actually belongs to: FASTENING VERBS
while snap can refer to a sudden movement, in this context it refers to a type of fastening verb
“PRESS”
Seems like it belongs to: FASTENING VERBS
Actually belongs to: GYM EXERCISES
while press can refer to a type of button or media, in this context it refers to a type of gym exercise
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “PLANET” didn't go with GYM EXERCISES
Seems like: GYM EXERCISES → Actually: “CAPTAINS”
while planet can be a type of exercise, in this context it refers to a play on words with captain
Why “SNAP” didn't go with SLANG FOR ZERO
Seems like: SLANG FOR ZERO → Actually: FASTENING VERBS
while snap can refer to a sudden movement, in this context it refers to a type of fastening verb
Why “PRESS” didn't go with FASTENING VERBS
Seems like: FASTENING VERBS → Actually: GYM EXERCISES
while press can refer to a type of button or media, in this context it refers to a type of gym exercise