Blue group — BIRD PLUS LETTER
Why is “PUFFING” in the Blue group?
adding the letter 'P' to a bird, such as a puffin
Connections Hints for January 14, 2025 #582
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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 — BIRD PLUS LETTER
Why is “SWANK” in the Blue group?
adding the letter 'S' to a bird, such as a swan
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (January 14, 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.
- SESSION
- Definition: a meeting or gathering, especially for a specific purpose
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a period of time or a computer login
- RUNNING
- Definition: operating or functioning
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to moving quickly or a political campaign
- PERIOD
- Definition: a length of time
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a punctuation mark or a time in history
- BODY
- Definition: the main part of a camera
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a physical body or a group of people
Connections #582 explained
Why these words connect (January 14, 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: OPERATING
These words all describe something that is currently active or in use, such as a machine or a system.
Green group: TERM
These words all describe a length of time or a meeting, such as a school term or a business session.
Blue group: THINGS IN A CAMERA KIT
These words all describe items that are typically found in a camera kit, such as a lens or a flash.
Purple group: BIRD PLUS LETTER
These words all describe bird names with an added letter, such as a crow with a 'D' to make 'CROWD'.
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.
“SESSION”
Seems like it belongs to: OPERATING
Actually belongs to: TERM
SESSION seems like it could be an operating system, but it's actually a term for a meeting or gathering
“BODY”
Seems like it belongs to: OPERATING
Actually belongs to: THINGS IN A CAMERA KIT
BODY seems like it could be an operating body, but it's actually a part of a camera kit
“RUNNING”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS IN A CAMERA KIT
Actually belongs to: OPERATING
RUNNING seems like it could be a camera function, but it's actually an operating state
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “SESSION” didn't go with OPERATING
Seems like: OPERATING → Actually: TERM
SESSION seems like it could be an operating system, but it's actually a term for a meeting or gathering
Why “BODY” didn't go with OPERATING
Seems like: OPERATING → Actually: THINGS IN A CAMERA KIT
BODY seems like it could be an operating body, but it's actually a part of a camera kit
Why “RUNNING” didn't go with THINGS IN A CAMERA KIT
Seems like: THINGS IN A CAMERA KIT → Actually: OPERATING
RUNNING seems like it could be a camera function, but it's actually an operating state