Yellow group — VENDOR’S SPOT AT A MARKET
Why is “STALL” in the Yellow group?
a small area or booth where goods are sold, often at a market
Connections Hints for January 9, 2025 #577
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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 — LAST WORDS IN “AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL”
Why is “SHINING” in the Purple group?
part of the phrase 'from sea to shining sea', referring to the beauty of America
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (January 9, 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.
- STAND
- Definition: a vendor's spot at a market
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to be upright or take a position
- TABLE
- Definition: a vendor's spot at a market
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a piece of furniture or a chart
- SEA
- Definition: part of the phrase 'from sea to shining sea'
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a large body of saltwater
- FROM
- Definition: part of the phrase 'from sea to shining sea'
- Why it's tricky: can also be a preposition indicating origin
Connections #577 explained
Why these words connect (January 9, 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: VENDOR’S SPOT AT A MARKET
These are all terms used to describe a vendor's spot at a market, such as a booth or a stand, where goods are sold.
Green group: DOG COMMANDS
These are all commands that are commonly given to dogs, such as 'sit' or 'stay', to instruct them to perform a specific action.
Blue group: CORPORATE DEPARTMENTS
These are all common departments found within a corporation, such as finance or sales, each responsible for a specific aspect of the company's operations.
Purple group: LAST WORDS IN “AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL”
These are all the final words of the song 'America the Beautiful', which is a patriotic anthem that celebrates the beauty of the United States.
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.
“STAY”
Seems like it belongs to: VENDOR’S SPOT AT A MARKET
Actually belongs to: DOG COMMANDS
while a vendor may stay at their spot, 'stay' is a command given to dogs
“TABLE”
Seems like it belongs to: CORPORATE DEPARTMENTS
Actually belongs to: VENDOR’S SPOT AT A MARKET
while a company may have a table, 'table' can also refer to a vendor's spot
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “STAY” didn't go with VENDOR’S SPOT AT A MARKET
Seems like: VENDOR’S SPOT AT A MARKET → Actually: DOG COMMANDS
while a vendor may stay at their spot, 'stay' is a command given to dogs
Why “TABLE” didn't go with CORPORATE DEPARTMENTS
Seems like: CORPORATE DEPARTMENTS → Actually: VENDOR’S SPOT AT A MARKET
while a company may have a table, 'table' can also refer to a vendor's spot