Blue group — EXTINCT ANIMALS
Why is “TRILOBITE” in the Blue group?
an extinct marine arthropod with a distinctive three-lobed body
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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
▼Blue group — EXTINCT ANIMALS
Why is “MASTODON” in the Blue group?
an extinct mammal related to elephants and mammoths
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (August 24, 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.
- BUSTS
- Definition: failures or unsuccessful endeavors
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to sculptures or police arrests
- DUDS
- Definition: unfashionable or unattractive clothing
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to faulty or ineffective items
- TURKEYS
- Definition: failures or unsuccessful projects
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the bird or a country
- THREADS
- Definition: clothing or attire
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a series of connected ideas or a type of computer processing
Connections #73 explained
Why these words connect (August 24, 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: EXTINCT ANIMALS
these are all animals that have become extinct over time, including the dodo, mammoth, and trilobite
Green group: FAILURES
these are all words that describe failures or unsuccessful endeavors, including busts, flops, and turkeys
Blue group: SLANG FOR CLOTHES
these are all slang terms for clothing or attire, including duds, threads, and outfits
Purple group: KISS
these are all words that describe a kiss or a romantic gesture, including peck, smack, and smooch
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.
“DUDS”
Seems like it belongs to: FAILURES
Actually belongs to: SLANG FOR CLOTHES
although 'duds' can refer to failures, in this context it refers to unfashionable clothing
“TURKEYS”
Seems like it belongs to: SLANG FOR CLOTHES
Actually belongs to: FAILURES
although 'turkeys' can refer to clothing, in this context it refers to failures or unsuccessful projects
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “DUDS” didn't go with FAILURES
Seems like: FAILURES → Actually: SLANG FOR CLOTHES
although 'duds' can refer to failures, in this context it refers to unfashionable clothing
Why “TURKEYS” didn't go with SLANG FOR CLOTHES
Seems like: SLANG FOR CLOTHES → Actually: FAILURES
although 'turkeys' can refer to clothing, in this context it refers to failures or unsuccessful projects