Purple group — ___WORM
Why is “INCH” in the Purple group?
a type of worm that measures in inches
Connections Hints for January 13, 2025 #581
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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 — ___WORM
Why is “GLOW” in the Purple group?
a type of worm that glows in the dark
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (January 13, 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.
- BANK
- Definition: a storage location
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a financial institution
- TRAIN
- Definition: to teach or guide
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a self-propelled vehicle
- POOL
- Definition: a shared resource
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a swimming pool
- SCHOOL
- Definition: a place of education
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a group of fish
Connections #581 explained
Why these words connect (January 13, 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: TEACH
These are all roles or actions of educators, including guiding and training students
Green group: CACHE
These are all types of storage locations, including a bank and a reserve
Blue group: DRIVING INSTRUCTOR DIRECTIVES
These are all commands given by driving instructors, including to brake and turn
Purple group: ___WORM
These are all types of worms, including bookworms and earthworms
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.
“BANK”
Seems like it belongs to: TEACH
Actually belongs to: CACHE
BANK can be a place of education, but in this context, it refers to a storage location
“TRAIN”
Seems like it belongs to: CACHE
Actually belongs to: TEACH
TRAIN can refer to a self-propelled vehicle, but in this context, it means to teach or guide
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BANK” didn't go with TEACH
Seems like: TEACH → Actually: CACHE
BANK can be a place of education, but in this context, it refers to a storage location
Why “TRAIN” didn't go with CACHE
Seems like: CACHE → Actually: TEACH
TRAIN can refer to a self-propelled vehicle, but in this context, it means to teach or guide