Yellow group — FACIAL HAIR
Why is “GOATEE” in the Yellow group?
a style of facial hair that includes a tuft of hair on the chin
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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
▼Yellow group — FACIAL HAIR
Why is “STUBBLE” in the Yellow group?
short, rough hair on the face, typically after shaving
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 23, 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.
- GEAR
- Definition: a bicycle component
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a general mechanical component or a level of difficulty
- TRACK
- Definition: to follow or pursue
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a path or a musical recording
- CAST
- Definition: to throw or direct
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a group of actors or a type of mold
- SHADOW
- Definition: a dark area or an imitation
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a faint or vague idea
Connections #72 explained
Why these words connect (August 23, 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: FACIAL HAIR
These are all types of facial hair, including beards, mustaches, and goatees, which are often styled and groomed.
Green group: BIKE PARTS
These are all essential parts of a bike, including gears, handlebars, and wheels, which work together to enable cycling.
Blue group: PURSUE
These words are all related to the act of pursuing or following something, including dogs, investigations, and goals, which often involve tracking or trailing.
Purple group: THINGS THAT ARE CAST
These words are all related to the act of casting, including movies, votes, and shadows, which involve directing or throwing something, often with a sense of intention or purpose.
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.
“HANDLEBAR”
Seems like it belongs to: FACIAL HAIR
Actually belongs to: BIKE PARTS
the word 'handlebar' might be mistaken for a type of mustache, but it's actually a bike component
“TRACK”
Seems like it belongs to: BIKE PARTS
Actually belongs to: PURSUE
the word 'track' might be associated with bike racing, but in this context, it means to follow or pursue
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “HANDLEBAR” didn't go with FACIAL HAIR
Seems like: FACIAL HAIR → Actually: BIKE PARTS
the word 'handlebar' might be mistaken for a type of mustache, but it's actually a bike component
Why “TRACK” didn't go with BIKE PARTS
Seems like: BIKE PARTS → Actually: PURSUE
the word 'track' might be associated with bike racing, but in this context, it means to follow or pursue