Blue group — WHAT HUMPBACK WHALES DO
Why is “BREACH” in the Blue group?
to jump out of the water, a behavior exhibited by humpback whales
Connections Hints for June 23, 2024 #377
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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 — WHAT HUMPBACK WHALES DO
Why is “SPOUT” in the Blue group?
to release a stream of water or air, a behavior exhibited by humpback whales
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (June 23, 2024)
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.
- CHILL
- Definition: a minor ailment, specifically a cold
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to relax or calm down
- BUG
- Definition: a minor ailment, specifically an illness
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to an insect
- SIN
- Definition: a city nickname, specifically for Las Vegas
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a moral transgression
- EASY
- Definition: a command to settle down
- Why it's tricky: can also describe something that is simple or effortless
Connections #377 explained
Why these words connect (June 23, 2024)
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: “SETTLE DOWN!”
These are all phrases used to tell someone to calm down or relax, often used in situations where someone is upset or agitated
Green group: MINOR AILMENTS
These are all common minor ailments that people may experience, often requiring rest and recovery to overcome
Blue group: WHAT HUMPBACK WHALES DO
These are all behaviors exhibited by humpback whales, often used for communication, feeding, or social interaction
Purple group: ___ CITY NICKNAMES
These are all nicknames for cities, often used to describe their characteristics or attractions
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.
“CHILL”
Seems like it belongs to: “SETTLE DOWN!”
Actually belongs to: MINOR AILMENTS
CHILL can mean to relax, but in this context, it refers to a minor ailment, specifically a cold
“BUG”
Seems like it belongs to: WHAT HUMPBACK WHALES DO
Actually belongs to: MINOR AILMENTS
BUG can refer to an insect, but in this context, it refers to a minor ailment, specifically an illness
“SIN”
Seems like it belongs to: MINOR AILMENTS
Actually belongs to: ___ CITY NICKNAMES
SIN can refer to a moral transgression, but in this context, it refers to a city nickname, specifically for Las Vegas
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CHILL” didn't go with “SETTLE DOWN!”
Seems like: “SETTLE DOWN!” → Actually: MINOR AILMENTS
CHILL can mean to relax, but in this context, it refers to a minor ailment, specifically a cold
Why “BUG” didn't go with WHAT HUMPBACK WHALES DO
Seems like: WHAT HUMPBACK WHALES DO → Actually: MINOR AILMENTS
BUG can refer to an insect, but in this context, it refers to a minor ailment, specifically an illness
Why “SIN” didn't go with MINOR AILMENTS
Seems like: MINOR AILMENTS → Actually: ___ CITY NICKNAMES
SIN can refer to a moral transgression, but in this context, it refers to a city nickname, specifically for Las Vegas