Yellow group — WORDS BEFORE “DRUM”
Why is “KETTLE” in the Yellow group?
a type of drum, specifically a kettle drum, which is a large, bowl-shaped drum
Connections Hints for January 5, 2025 #573
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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 — WORDS BEFORE “DRUM”
Why is “SNARE” in the Yellow group?
a type of drum, specifically a snare drum, which is a type of drum with a set of wires stretched across the bottom
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (January 5, 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.
- NET
- Definition: a type of earnings after deductions
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a network or a type of fabric
- GROSS
- Definition: total earnings before deductions
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to something unpleasant or unrefined
- YIELD
- Definition: to produce or generate something, especially as a result of effort or investment
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to giving in or surrendering
- HOME
- Definition: a button on a remote control that takes you to the main menu
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a person's residence or a sense of belonging
Connections #573 explained
Why these words connect (January 5, 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: HARDLY BUSTLING
these words all describe a state of being calm or quiet, often used to describe a peaceful environment
Green group: EARN
these words all describe different ways of earning or receiving money, including gross and net earnings
Blue group: REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
these words all describe common functions found on a remote control, including navigation and volume control
Purple group: WORDS BEFORE “DRUM”
these words all describe types of drums or words that come before 'drum' in a phrase, including ear drum and snare drum
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.
“SLOW”
Seems like it belongs to: REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Actually belongs to: HARDLY BUSTLING
while 'slow' could be a function on a remote control, in this context it refers to a lack of activity or excitement
“STOP”
Seems like it belongs to: WORDS BEFORE “DRUM”
Actually belongs to: REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
while 'stop' could be a word that comes before 'drum', in this context it refers to a button on a remote control
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “SLOW” didn't go with REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Seems like: REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS → Actually: HARDLY BUSTLING
while 'slow' could be a function on a remote control, in this context it refers to a lack of activity or excitement
Why “STOP” didn't go with WORDS BEFORE “DRUM”
Seems like: WORDS BEFORE “DRUM” → Actually: REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
while 'stop' could be a word that comes before 'drum', in this context it refers to a button on a remote control