Blue group — OLYMPIC EVENTS SINCE 2000
Why is “BREAKING” in the Blue group?
A dance style that originated in the 1970s and became an Olympic sport in 2024
Connections Hints for January 11, 2025 #579
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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 — OLYMPIC EVENTS SINCE 2000
Why is “TAEKWONDO” in the Blue group?
A Korean martial art that has been an Olympic sport since 2000
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (January 11, 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.
- ARRAY
- Definition: A collection of items in a specific order
- Why it's tricky: Can refer to both computing and general organization
- CIRCULATE
- Definition: To move around and interact with people
- Why it's tricky: Can also mean to distribute or spread information
- BREAKING
- Definition: A new Olympic sport
- Why it's tricky: Can also refer to the act of shattering or separating
- TABLE
- Definition: A display of rows and columns
- Why it's tricky: Can also refer to a piece of furniture
Connections #579 explained
Why these words connect (January 11, 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: DISPLAY OF ROWS AND COLUMNS
These are all terms used to describe a collection of items in a specific order, often used in computing and data analysis. They are all related to the concept of organizing and displaying information in a structured way.
Green group: THINGS TO DO AT A WORK EVENT
These are all actions people take to interact with each other at a work event, such as a conference or meeting. They are all related to the concept of building relationships and networking with colleagues and peers.
Blue group: OLYMPIC EVENTS SINCE 2000
These are all sports that have been added to the Olympic Games since the year 2000, reflecting the evolving nature of international athletic competition. They are all related to the concept of innovation and progress in sports.
Purple group: ___ COURT
These are all types of courts, each with its own specific purpose and function. They are all related to the concept of a designated area for a particular activity or proceeding.
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.
“NETWORK”
Seems like it belongs to: DISPLAY OF ROWS AND COLUMNS
Actually belongs to: THINGS TO DO AT A WORK EVENT
While a network can refer to a computer system, in this context it means to interact with people at a work event
“TABLE”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS TO DO AT A WORK EVENT
Actually belongs to: DISPLAY OF ROWS AND COLUMNS
A table can be a piece of furniture, but in this context it refers to a display of rows and columns
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “NETWORK” didn't go with DISPLAY OF ROWS AND COLUMNS
Seems like: DISPLAY OF ROWS AND COLUMNS → Actually: THINGS TO DO AT A WORK EVENT
While a network can refer to a computer system, in this context it means to interact with people at a work event
Why “TABLE” didn't go with THINGS TO DO AT A WORK EVENT
Seems like: THINGS TO DO AT A WORK EVENT → Actually: DISPLAY OF ROWS AND COLUMNS
A table can be a piece of furniture, but in this context it refers to a display of rows and columns