Yellow group — IMPOSTOR
Why is “CHARLATAN” in the Yellow group?
a person who pretends to have knowledge or skills they do not possess
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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 — ONE WHO LIKES SHOWING OFF
Why is “PEACOCK” in the Blue group?
a bird known for its colorful plumage, or a person who likes to show off
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 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.
- HAM
- Definition: an actor who overacts
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of food
- BUG
- Definition: a type of insect, or a Looney Tunes character minus a letter
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings and can be misleading
- SPEED
- Definition: the speed at which something moves, or a Looney Tunes character minus a letter
- Why it's tricky: can be misleading due to its multiple meanings
- SHOWBOAT
- Definition: a person who likes to show off, or a type of boat
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings and can be misleading
Connections #407 explained
Why these words connect (July 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: IMPOSTOR
These are all words that describe someone who is pretending to be something they're not, often for personal gain or to deceive others. They are all related to the concept of deception and dishonesty.
Green group: UTTERANCE
These are all words that describe a sound or a vocal expression, often used to communicate or express oneself. They are all related to the concept of speech and communication.
Blue group: ONE WHO LIKES SHOWING OFF
These are all words that describe someone who likes to show off or be the center of attention, often for personal gain or to impress others. They are all related to the concept of self-promotion and exhibitionism.
Purple group: LOONEY TUNES CHARACTERS MINUS A LETTER
These are all words that describe Looney Tunes characters with a letter removed, often used to create a clever play on words. They are all related to the concept of wordplay and clever language.
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.
“HAM”
Seems like it belongs to: IMPOSTOR
Actually belongs to: ONE WHO LIKES SHOWING OFF
HAM can be misleading as it can refer to an actor who overacts, but in this context, it refers to a person who likes to show off
“BUG”
Seems like it belongs to: UTTERANCE
Actually belongs to: LOONEY TUNES CHARACTERS MINUS A LETTER
BUG can be misleading as it can refer to a small insect that makes a noise, but in this context, it refers to a Looney Tunes character minus a letter
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “HAM” didn't go with IMPOSTOR
Seems like: IMPOSTOR → Actually: ONE WHO LIKES SHOWING OFF
HAM can be misleading as it can refer to an actor who overacts, but in this context, it refers to a person who likes to show off
Why “BUG” didn't go with UTTERANCE
Seems like: UTTERANCE → Actually: LOONEY TUNES CHARACTERS MINUS A LETTER
BUG can be misleading as it can refer to a small insect that makes a noise, but in this context, it refers to a Looney Tunes character minus a letter