Blue group — BARB
Why is “SPUR” in the Blue group?
a sharp-pointed projection, especially on a horse's leg or a plant
Connections Hints for January 18, 2025 #586
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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 — BARB
Why is “THORN” in the Blue group?
a sharp-pointed projection on a plant, often used as a defense mechanism
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (January 18, 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.
- SPUR
- Definition: a sharp-pointed projection, especially on a horse's leg
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a sharp incentive or motivation
- ITCH
- Definition: a feeling of irritation on the skin, often causing a desire to scratch
- Why it's tricky: can also be used figuratively to describe a strong desire or urge
- LABEL
- Definition: a tag or marker on a record
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a category or classification
- TRACK
- Definition: a song or recording on an album
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a path or course
Connections #586 explained
Why these words connect (January 18, 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: DESIRE
These words all relate to strong desires or urges, often used to describe motivations or impulses. They can be used in various contexts, from psychology to everyday conversation.
Green group: BARB
These words all describe sharp or pointed objects, often used to describe thorns, spines, or other defensive mechanisms. They can be found in nature or used as metaphors.
Blue group: INFO ON A RECORD
These words all relate to information found on a music record, such as the artist, album, or label. They are often used to describe or categorize music.
Purple group: TURN THE ___
These words all complete phrases that start with 'turn the', often used to describe changes or actions. They can be used in various contexts, from idioms to literal instructions.
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.
“STICKER”
Seems like it belongs to: INFO ON A RECORD
Actually belongs to: BARB
while a sticker can be a label on a record, in this context it refers to a sharp or pointed object
“PAGE”
Seems like it belongs to: INFO ON A RECORD
Actually belongs to: TURN THE ___
while a page can be related to information, in this context it refers to turning a page in a book
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “STICKER” didn't go with INFO ON A RECORD
Seems like: INFO ON A RECORD → Actually: BARB
while a sticker can be a label on a record, in this context it refers to a sharp or pointed object
Why “PAGE” didn't go with INFO ON A RECORD
Seems like: INFO ON A RECORD → Actually: TURN THE ___
while a page can be related to information, in this context it refers to turning a page in a book