Purple group — FRENCH ___
Why is “Bulldog” in the Purple group?
a breed of dog, also used to describe a type of French clipper ship
Connections Hints for July 31, 2024 #415
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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 — ALE STYLES
Why is “Amber” in the Yellow group?
a type of beer with a distinctive golden color
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (July 31, 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.
- Rough
- Definition: having a coarse or harsh quality
- Why it's tricky: can refer to both voice and texture
- Sour
- Definition: having a sharp or acidic taste
- Why it's tricky: can also describe a type of mood or attitude
- Porter
- Definition: a style of dark beer
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a person who carries luggage
- Stout
- Definition: a type of strong, dark beer
- Why it's tricky: can also describe a person's physical build
Connections #415 explained
Why these words connect (July 31, 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: RASPY
These words all describe types of voices or sounds that are harsh or rough, often associated with a lack of smoothness or clarity.
Green group: FINGERS
These words all refer to different fingers on the human hand, each with its own unique characteristics and functions.
Blue group: ALE STYLES
These words all describe different styles of ale, each with its own unique flavor profile and brewing process.
Purple group: FRENCH ___
These words all start with the prefix 'French', often referring to things that are associated with France or French culture.
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.
“Rough”
Seems like it belongs to: RASPY
Actually belongs to: FINGERS
while 'rough' can describe a voice, it can also describe a type of finger texture, but in this context, it's actually related to the RASPY group
“Little”
Seems like it belongs to: FRENCH ___
Actually belongs to: FINGERS
while 'little' can be a French word, in this context, it's actually referring to the little finger
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “Rough” didn't go with RASPY
Seems like: RASPY → Actually: FINGERS
while 'rough' can describe a voice, it can also describe a type of finger texture, but in this context, it's actually related to the RASPY group
Why “Little” didn't go with FRENCH ___
Seems like: FRENCH ___ → Actually: FINGERS
while 'little' can be a French word, in this context, it's actually referring to the little finger