Yellow group — CONTEMPLATE
Why is “BROOD” in the Yellow group?
to think deeply and carefully about something, often with a sense of worry or concern
Connections Hints for January 24, 2025 #592
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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 — ___ PATCH
Why is “SOUL” in the Purple group?
a patch of land used for growing a specific crop, in this case, a soul patch is a small area of facial hair
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (January 24, 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.
- MUSE
- Definition: a source of inspiration
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a mythological goddess
- LINE
- Definition: a profession or occupation
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a physical line or a queue
- CRAFT
- Definition: a skill or trade
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a hobby or a type of vehicle
- WORK
- Definition: a job or occupation
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a task or a creative piece
Connections #592 explained
Why these words connect (January 24, 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: CONTEMPLATE
These words are all related to thinking deeply or carefully about something, often with a sense of worry or concern. They are all verbs that describe a state of mind or a thought process.
Green group: RUDE THINGS TO DO
These words are all related to impolite or inconsiderate behavior, often used to describe actions that are considered rude or thoughtless. They are all verbs that describe a specific type of behavior.
Blue group: VOCATION
These words are all related to a person's occupation or profession, often used to describe a specific type of work or trade. They are all nouns that describe a particular career or job.
Purple group: ___ PATCH
These words are all related to a specific type of patch, often used to describe a small area of land or a specific type of crop. They are all nouns that describe a particular type of patch.
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.
“POINT”
Seems like it belongs to: CONTEMPLATE
Actually belongs to: RUDE THINGS TO DO
while 'point' can be a thoughtful gesture, in this context it refers to staring or gesturing rudely
“LINE”
Seems like it belongs to: RUDE THINGS TO DO
Actually belongs to: VOCATION
while 'line' can refer to a queue, in this context it refers to a profession or occupation
“CRAFT”
Seems like it belongs to: RUDE THINGS TO DO
Actually belongs to: VOCATION
while 'craft' can refer to a skill used to deceive, in this context it refers to a trade or occupation
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “POINT” didn't go with CONTEMPLATE
Seems like: CONTEMPLATE → Actually: RUDE THINGS TO DO
while 'point' can be a thoughtful gesture, in this context it refers to staring or gesturing rudely
Why “LINE” didn't go with RUDE THINGS TO DO
Seems like: RUDE THINGS TO DO → Actually: VOCATION
while 'line' can refer to a queue, in this context it refers to a profession or occupation
Why “CRAFT” didn't go with RUDE THINGS TO DO
Seems like: RUDE THINGS TO DO → Actually: VOCATION
while 'craft' can refer to a skill used to deceive, in this context it refers to a trade or occupation