Green group — KINDS OF MUSHROOMS
Why is “MOREL” in the Green group?
a type of edible mushroom with a honeycomb-like appearance
Connections Hints for January 3, 2025 #571
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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 — KINDS OF MUSHROOMS
Why is “TRUMPET” in the Green group?
a type of mushroom with a trumpet-shaped cap
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (January 3, 2025)
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.
- BUCK
- Definition: a slang term for one dollar
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a male deer
- SOLE
- Definition: the bottom of the foot
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of fish
- BUTTON
- Definition: a type of mushroom
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a small, usually round, object sewn onto clothing
- LUCK
- Definition: as in 'potluck', a meal where everyone brings a dish to share
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to chance or fortune
Connections #571 explained
Why these words connect (January 3, 2025)
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: PARTS OF A FOOT
These are all parts of the human foot, including the arch, ball, heel, and sole, which all work together to support the body's weight and facilitate movement.
Green group: ONE DOLLAR
These are all slang terms for one dollar, including buck, clam, single, and smacker, which are often used in informal settings.
Blue group: KINDS OF MUSHROOMS
These are all types of mushrooms, including button, morel, oyster, and trumpet, which are often used in cooking and have distinct appearances and flavors.
Purple group: POT___
These are all words that can be combined with 'pot' to form a common phrase, including belly, hole, luck, and sticker, which all have distinct meanings and uses.
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.
“SOLE”
Seems like it belongs to: KINDS OF MUSHROOMS
Actually belongs to: PARTS OF A FOOT
while there is a type of fish called sole, in this context it refers to the bottom of the foot
“BUTTON”
Seems like it belongs to: POT___
Actually belongs to: KINDS OF MUSHROOMS
while a button can be a small object, in this context it refers to a type of mushroom
“LUCK”
Seems like it belongs to: ONE DOLLAR
Actually belongs to: POT___
while luck can refer to chance or fortune, in this context it refers to 'potluck', a meal where everyone brings a dish to share
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “SOLE” didn't go with KINDS OF MUSHROOMS
Seems like: KINDS OF MUSHROOMS → Actually: PARTS OF A FOOT
while there is a type of fish called sole, in this context it refers to the bottom of the foot
Why “BUTTON” didn't go with POT___
Seems like: POT___ → Actually: KINDS OF MUSHROOMS
while a button can be a small object, in this context it refers to a type of mushroom
Why “LUCK” didn't go with ONE DOLLAR
Seems like: ONE DOLLAR → Actually: POT___
while luck can refer to chance or fortune, in this context it refers to 'potluck', a meal where everyone brings a dish to share