Green group — FISHING TERMS
Why is “CHUM” in the Green group?
A mixture of fish parts and other substances used to attract fish
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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 — T-___
Why is “REX” in the Purple group?
A type of dinosaur, also known as a Tyrannosaurus Rex
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 14, 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.
- FLY
- Definition: A type of fishing lure
- Why it's tricky: Can also refer to the act of flying or a type of insect
- STORM
- Definition: A type of severe weather
- Why it's tricky: Can also refer to a violent disturbance or a type of military attack
- CATCH
- Definition: To perceive or notice something
- Why it's tricky: Can also refer to the act of capturing or seizing something
- SEE
- Definition: To perceive with one's eyes
- Why it's tricky: Can also refer to a type of understanding or a type of vision
Connections #63 explained
Why these words connect (August 14, 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 DOG NAMES
These names are commonly given to dogs and have been popular for decades, evoking a sense of nostalgia and familiarity.
Green group: PERCEIVE
These words all relate to the act of perceiving or noticing something, whether it's through sight, sound, or other senses. They are all synonyms for the concept of perception.
Blue group: FISHING TERMS
These words are all related to the sport of fishing, whether it's the gear used or the methods employed to catch fish. They are all part of the fishing lexicon.
Purple group: T-___
These words are all prefixed with the letter 'T', whether it's a type of bone, a dinosaur, an article of clothing, or a type of storm. They all share this common thread.
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.
“CAT”
Seems like it belongs to: CLASSIC DOG NAMES
Actually belongs to: None
While cats are popular pets, they are not part of the classic dog names group. This word is a red herring because it is a common pet name, but not a dog name.
“TIGER”
Seems like it belongs to: T-___
Actually belongs to: None
While tigers are animals that start with the letter 'T', they are not part of the T-___ group. This word is a red herring because it starts with the same letter as the words in the group, but is not part of it.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CAT” didn't go with CLASSIC DOG NAMES
Seems like: CLASSIC DOG NAMES → Actually: None
While cats are popular pets, they are not part of the classic dog names group. This word is a red herring because it is a common pet name, but not a dog name.
Why “TIGER” didn't go with T-___
Seems like: T-___ → Actually: None
While tigers are animals that start with the letter 'T', they are not part of the T-___ group. This word is a red herring because it starts with the same letter as the words in the group, but is not part of it.