Purple group — PARTS OF AN INDIANA JONES COSTUME
Why is “SATCHEL” in the Purple group?
a bag or case, especially one made of leather
Connections Hints for January 23, 2025 #591
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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 — PARTS OF AN INDIANA JONES COSTUME
Why is “BOMBER” in the Purple group?
a type of jacket, especially one made of leather
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (January 23, 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.
- ECLIPSE
- Definition: to surpass or outdo
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including an astronomical event
- BETTER
- Definition: to outdo or surpass
- Why it's tricky: can be an adjective or a verb
- VIXEN
- Definition: rhymes with Nixon, a U.S. president's name
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a female fox
- SMARTER
- Definition: rhymes with Carter, a U.S. president's name
- Why it's tricky: can be an adjective or a comparative form
Connections #591 explained
Why these words connect (January 23, 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: OUTDO
These words are all related to the concept of surpassing or outdoing, including words like 'eclipse' and 'surpass' that imply a sense of going beyond or exceeding something.
Green group: PICNIC ACCESSORIES
These words are all related to items you might bring to a picnic, including food, drinks, and other essentials like blankets and utensils.
Blue group: PARTS OF AN INDIANA JONES COSTUME
These words are all related to items worn by Indiana Jones, including his iconic fedora and whip.
Purple group: RHYMES OF U.S. PRESIDENT NAMES
These words are all related to rhyming with U.S. president names, including words like 'vixen' that rhyme with 'Nixon'.
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.
“BASKET”
Seems like it belongs to: OUTDO
Actually belongs to: PICNIC ACCESSORIES
while a basket can be used outdoors, it's more closely related to picnic accessories
“WHIP”
Seems like it belongs to: OUTDO
Actually belongs to: PARTS OF AN INDIANA JONES COSTUME
while a whip can be used outdoors, it's more closely related to Indiana Jones' costume
“TOP”
Seems like it belongs to: PICNIC ACCESSORIES
Actually belongs to: OUTDO
while a top can be a picnic blanket, it's more closely related to the concept of surpassing or outdoing
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BASKET” didn't go with OUTDO
Seems like: OUTDO → Actually: PICNIC ACCESSORIES
while a basket can be used outdoors, it's more closely related to picnic accessories
Why “WHIP” didn't go with OUTDO
Seems like: OUTDO → Actually: PARTS OF AN INDIANA JONES COSTUME
while a whip can be used outdoors, it's more closely related to Indiana Jones' costume
Why “TOP” didn't go with PICNIC ACCESSORIES
Seems like: PICNIC ACCESSORIES → Actually: OUTDO
while a top can be a picnic blanket, it's more closely related to the concept of surpassing or outdoing