Purple group — SYNONYMS FOR REAR END MINUS LAST LETTER
Why is “ARS” in the Purple group?
a rare or obsolete term for the rear end
Connections Hints for January 6, 2025 #574
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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
▼Purple group — SYNONYMS FOR REAR END MINUS LAST LETTER
Why is “BUT” in the Purple group?
a less common synonym for the rear end
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (January 6, 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.
- BREEZE
- Definition: an easy task
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a gentle wind
- PIE
- Definition: something easy to accomplish
- Why it's tricky: commonly refers to a type of food
- UMBRELLA
- Definition: a broad or general term
- Why it's tricky: typically refers to a device for rain protection
- RUM
- Definition: a synonym for rear end minus last letter
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of liquor
Connections #574 explained
Why these words connect (January 6, 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: BREATHE HARD
These words are all related to breathing heavily or with difficulty, often due to physical exertion or stress.
Green group: CATCHALL
These words are all broad or general terms that can encompass a wide range of things, often used to describe something that is comprehensive or all-inclusive.
Blue group: METAPHORS FOR EASY THINGS
These words are all metaphors for things that are easy or simple, often used to describe tasks or situations that are effortless or straightforward.
Purple group: SYNONYMS FOR REAR END MINUS LAST LETTER
These words are all synonyms for the rear end, with the last letter removed, often used to describe the back or posterior of something.
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.
“BUT”
Seems like it belongs to: CATCHALL
Actually belongs to: SYNONYMS FOR REAR END MINUS LAST LETTER
BUT can be a general term, but in this context, it refers to the rear end
“PUFF”
Seems like it belongs to: METAPHORS FOR EASY THINGS
Actually belongs to: BREATHE HARD
PUFF can imply ease, but it's actually related to breathing hard
“GENERAL”
Seems like it belongs to: METAPHORS FOR EASY THINGS
Actually belongs to: CATCHALL
GENERAL can imply ease, but it's actually a broad term
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BUT” didn't go with CATCHALL
Seems like: CATCHALL → Actually: SYNONYMS FOR REAR END MINUS LAST LETTER
BUT can be a general term, but in this context, it refers to the rear end
Why “PUFF” didn't go with METAPHORS FOR EASY THINGS
Seems like: METAPHORS FOR EASY THINGS → Actually: BREATHE HARD
PUFF can imply ease, but it's actually related to breathing hard
Why “GENERAL” didn't go with METAPHORS FOR EASY THINGS
Seems like: METAPHORS FOR EASY THINGS → Actually: CATCHALL
GENERAL can imply ease, but it's actually a broad term