Green group — FISH
Why is “FLUKE” in the Green group?
a type of flatfish, often found in coastal waters
Connections Hints for July 10, 2024 #394
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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
▼Green group — FISH
Why is “PERCH” in the Green group?
a type of freshwater fish, often found in lakes and rivers
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 10, 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.
- CHANCE
- Definition: a possibility of something happening
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to luck or probability
- OUTLOOK
- Definition: a forecast or prediction
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a person's point of view
- BRIDGE
- Definition: the part of eyeglasses that connects the two lenses
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a structure spanning a physical gap
- LENS
- Definition: a part of eyeglasses that focuses light
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a camera lens or a lens in a scientific context
Connections #394 explained
Why these words connect (July 10, 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: FUTURE LIKELIHOOD
These words are all related to predicting or forecasting the future, including the likelihood of an event occurring.
Green group: BACK TALK
These words are all related to talking back or being impudent, including words that describe a sassy attitude or a sharp tongue.
Blue group: FISH
These words are all types of fish, including both freshwater and saltwater species.
Purple group: COMPONENTS OF EYEGLASSES
These words are all components of eyeglasses, including the parts that hold the lenses in place and connect them to the wearer's face.
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.
“BRIDGE”
Seems like it belongs to: FUTURE LIKELIHOOD
Actually belongs to: COMPONENTS OF EYEGLASSES
while a bridge can be a physical structure, in this context it refers to a part of eyeglasses
“OUTLOOK”
Seems like it belongs to: BACK TALK
Actually belongs to: FUTURE LIKELIHOOD
while outlook can refer to a person's point of view, in this context it refers to a forecast or prediction
“LENS”
Seems like it belongs to: FUTURE LIKELIHOOD
Actually belongs to: COMPONENTS OF EYEGLASSES
while lens can refer to a camera lens, in this context it refers to a part of eyeglasses
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BRIDGE” didn't go with FUTURE LIKELIHOOD
Seems like: FUTURE LIKELIHOOD → Actually: COMPONENTS OF EYEGLASSES
while a bridge can be a physical structure, in this context it refers to a part of eyeglasses
Why “OUTLOOK” didn't go with BACK TALK
Seems like: BACK TALK → Actually: FUTURE LIKELIHOOD
while outlook can refer to a person's point of view, in this context it refers to a forecast or prediction
Why “LENS” didn't go with FUTURE LIKELIHOOD
Seems like: FUTURE LIKELIHOOD → Actually: COMPONENTS OF EYEGLASSES
while lens can refer to a camera lens, in this context it refers to a part of eyeglasses