Green group — ENDING WITH BEER BRANDS
Why is “CONTRABASS” in the Green group?
a large stringed instrument, ending with the name of a beer brand
Connections Hints for January 17, 2025 #585
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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
▼Green group — ENDING WITH BEER BRANDS
Why is “AUTOHARP” in the Green group?
a musical instrument, ending with the name of a beer brand
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (January 17, 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.
- BANGER
- Definition: a type of sausage
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a loud noise
- EDGE
- Definition: a web browser
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a sharp border
- TAP
- Definition: to strike gently
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a faucet
- LINK
- Definition: a type of sausage
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a connection or a golf term
Connections #585 explained
Why these words connect (January 17, 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: FRANKFURTER
These are all types of sausages, including BANGER, BRAT, LINK, and SAUSAGE, which are commonly found in a butcher shop or a BBQ
Green group: STRIKE
These are all verbs meaning to hit or strike something, including BOP, HIT, KNOCK, and TAP, which can be used in various contexts such as sports or music
Blue group: WEB BROWSERS
These are all popular web browsers, including CHROME, EDGE, OPERA, and SAFARI, which are used to access and navigate the internet
Purple group: ENDING WITH BEER BRANDS
These are all words that end with the names of beer brands, including AUTOHARP, CONTRABASS, PEPPERONI, and ROSEBUD, which are not necessarily related to beer themselves
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.
“HIT”
Seems like it belongs to: FRANKFURTER
Actually belongs to: STRIKE
HIT seems like a type of sausage, but it's actually a verb meaning to strike
“KNOCK”
Seems like it belongs to: FRANKFURTER
Actually belongs to: STRIKE
KNOCK seems like a type of sausage, but it's actually a verb meaning to strike
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “HIT” didn't go with FRANKFURTER
Seems like: FRANKFURTER → Actually: STRIKE
HIT seems like a type of sausage, but it's actually a verb meaning to strike
Why “KNOCK” didn't go with FRANKFURTER
Seems like: FRANKFURTER → Actually: STRIKE
KNOCK seems like a type of sausage, but it's actually a verb meaning to strike