Green group — BABY ANIMALS
Why is “FAWN” in the Green group?
a young deer, typically in its first year of life
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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 — JOKE AROUND WITH
Why is “RAZZ” in the Yellow group?
to tease or mock, often in a playful manner
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 24, 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.
- KID
- Definition: a young goat
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a human child
- CUB
- Definition: a young bear
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a young fox or other animals
- KIT
- Definition: a young rabbit
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a set of tools or a package
- TEASE
- Definition: to joke or mock
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a hairstyle or a type of flirtation
Connections #408 explained
Why these words connect (July 24, 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: JOKE AROUND WITH
These words are all related to joking or teasing, often in a lighthearted manner, as seen in phrases like 'kid around' or 'razz someone'
Green group: POULTRY CUTS
These words are all types of cuts or parts of poultry, commonly found in cooking or butchery, such as chicken breast or thigh
Blue group: BABY ANIMALS
These words are all names for young animals, such as a calf or a cub, often used to describe the offspring of various species
Purple group: PUSH THROUGH A CROWD
These words are all verbs meaning to push or force one's way through a crowd, often used to describe navigating through dense or crowded areas
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.
“KID”
Seems like it belongs to: BABY ANIMALS
Actually belongs to: JOKE AROUND WITH
KID can refer to a young goat, but in this context, it's a verb meaning to tease or joke
“CUB”
Seems like it belongs to: POULTRY CUTS
Actually belongs to: BABY ANIMALS
CUB refers to a young bear, not a type of poultry cut
“TEASE”
Seems like it belongs to: PUSH THROUGH A CROWD
Actually belongs to: JOKE AROUND WITH
TEASE means to joke or mock, not to push through a crowd
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “KID” didn't go with BABY ANIMALS
Seems like: BABY ANIMALS → Actually: JOKE AROUND WITH
KID can refer to a young goat, but in this context, it's a verb meaning to tease or joke
Why “CUB” didn't go with POULTRY CUTS
Seems like: POULTRY CUTS → Actually: BABY ANIMALS
CUB refers to a young bear, not a type of poultry cut
Why “TEASE” didn't go with PUSH THROUGH A CROWD
Seems like: PUSH THROUGH A CROWD → Actually: JOKE AROUND WITH
TEASE means to joke or mock, not to push through a crowd