Blue group — INGREDIENTS IN AN OLD FASHIONED
Why is “BITTERS” in the Blue group?
a type of spirit used in cocktails
Connections Hints for January 10, 2025 #578
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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
▼Blue group — INGREDIENTS IN AN OLD FASHIONED
Why is “RYE” in the Blue group?
a type of grain used to make whiskey
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (January 10, 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.
- REST
- Definition: to be supported or based
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to stop activity
- EASY
- Definition: not difficult
- Why it's tricky: can also mean relaxed or calm
- HOST
- Definition: a person who presents a show
- Why it's tricky: can also mean an organism that harbors a parasite
- ORANGE
- Definition: a type of citrus fruit
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to the color
Connections #578 explained
Why these words connect (January 10, 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: BE CONTINGENT (ON)
These words all describe a state of being reliant on something or someone, often implying a sense of uncertainty or conditionality.
Green group: “CALM DOWN”
These words all describe a state of being calm or relaxed, often implying a sense of tranquility or peacefulness.
Blue group: INGREDIENTS IN AN OLD FASHIONED
These words all describe ingredients used to make an Old Fashioned, a classic cocktail that typically consists of whiskey, bitters, sugar, and a twist of citrus.
Purple group: FEATURED IN THE MONTY HALL PROBLEM
These words all describe elements of the Monty Hall problem, a famous probability puzzle that involves a game show host, doors, and a car.
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.
“HOST”
Seems like it belongs to: BE CONTINGENT (ON)
Actually belongs to: FEATURED IN THE MONTY HALL PROBLEM
The word 'host' might seem like it belongs to the 'BE CONTINGENT (ON)' group because it implies reliance, but it actually belongs to the 'FEATURED IN THE MONTY HALL PROBLEM' group because it refers to the game show host.
“EASY”
Seems like it belongs to: FEATURED IN THE MONTY HALL PROBLEM
Actually belongs to: “CALM DOWN”
The word 'easy' might seem like it belongs to the 'FEATURED IN THE MONTY HALL PROBLEM' group because it sounds like a simple choice, but it actually belongs to the '“CALM DOWN”' group because it means relaxed or calm.
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “HOST” didn't go with BE CONTINGENT (ON)
Seems like: BE CONTINGENT (ON) → Actually: FEATURED IN THE MONTY HALL PROBLEM
The word 'host' might seem like it belongs to the 'BE CONTINGENT (ON)' group because it implies reliance, but it actually belongs to the 'FEATURED IN THE MONTY HALL PROBLEM' group because it refers to the game show host.
Why “EASY” didn't go with FEATURED IN THE MONTY HALL PROBLEM
Seems like: FEATURED IN THE MONTY HALL PROBLEM → Actually: “CALM DOWN”
The word 'easy' might seem like it belongs to the 'FEATURED IN THE MONTY HALL PROBLEM' group because it sounds like a simple choice, but it actually belongs to the '“CALM DOWN”' group because it means relaxed or calm.