Yellow group — AMAZON ANIMALS
Why is “CAPYBARA” in the Yellow group?
a large rodent native to South America, found in the Amazon region
Connections Hints for September 10, 2023 #90
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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 — AMAZON ANIMALS
Why is “TOUCAN” in the Yellow group?
a brightly colored bird with a distinctive beak, native to the Amazon rainforest
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (September 10, 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.
- CHANGE
- Definition: a transformation, especially in the context of sea change
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a transformation and exchanging money
- FOUNDATION
- Definition: the lowest part of a structure
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a charitable organization
- BASE
- Definition: the lowest part of something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a military base or a chemical base
- COMPANY
- Definition: a theatrical troupe
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a business organization
Connections #90 explained
Why these words connect (September 10, 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: AMAZON ANIMALS
These are all animals native to the Amazon region, including the anaconda, capybara, jaguar, and toucan, which are all found in the Amazon rainforest and are known for their unique characteristics.
Green group: LOWEST POINT
These are all words that refer to the lowest part of something, including the base, bottom, foot, and foundation, which are all related to the concept of a lowest point.
Blue group: MUSICALS
These are all famous musicals, including Company, Grease, Hair, and Rent, which are all well-known Broadway shows that have been performed and enjoyed by many people.
Purple group: SEA ___
These are all words that complete the phrase 'sea ___', including sea change, sea cucumber, sea legs, and sea lion, which are all related to the ocean and are commonly used phrases.
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.
“CHANGE”
Seems like it belongs to: LOWEST POINT
Actually belongs to: SEA ___
change can refer to the lowest point of a process, but in this context, it refers to a transformation, specifically a sea change
“FOUNDATION”
Seems like it belongs to: SEA ___
Actually belongs to: LOWEST POINT
foundation can refer to the base of a structure, but in this context, it refers to the lowest part of something, not a type of sea creature
“BASE”
Seems like it belongs to: SEA ___
Actually belongs to: LOWEST POINT
base can refer to a military base or a chemical base, but in this context, it refers to the lowest part of something
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CHANGE” didn't go with LOWEST POINT
Seems like: LOWEST POINT → Actually: SEA ___
change can refer to the lowest point of a process, but in this context, it refers to a transformation, specifically a sea change
Why “FOUNDATION” didn't go with SEA ___
Seems like: SEA ___ → Actually: LOWEST POINT
foundation can refer to the base of a structure, but in this context, it refers to the lowest part of something, not a type of sea creature
Why “BASE” didn't go with SEA ___
Seems like: SEA ___ → Actually: LOWEST POINT
base can refer to a military base or a chemical base, but in this context, it refers to the lowest part of something