Blue group — FEATURES OF A SKI RESORT
Why is “MOGUL” in the Blue group?
a bump on a ski slope, formed by skiers turning
Connections Hints for January 25, 2025 #593
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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 — WORDS DERIVED FROM JAPANESE
Why is “GINKGO” in the Green group?
a type of tree with fan-shaped leaves
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (January 25, 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.
- MOGUL
- Definition: a bump on a ski slope
- Why it's tricky: also refers to a powerful business leader
- TYCOON
- Definition: a wealthy business leader
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a type of Japanese business leader
- GINKGO
- Definition: a type of tree
- Why it's tricky: also refers to a type of nut
- CYCLE
- Definition: a bicycle
- Why it's tricky: also refers to a repeating pattern or a type of engine
Connections #593 explained
Why these words connect (January 25, 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: SCHOOL PERIODS
These are all periods of time during a school day, including times for learning and breaks.
Green group: FEATURES OF A SKI RESORT
These are all features that can be found at a ski resort, including structures and natural formations.
Blue group: WORDS DERIVED FROM JAPANESE
These are all words that have been borrowed into English from Japanese, including words for objects and activities.
Purple group: WORDS AFTER THE PREFIX “TRI-”
These are all words that start with the prefix 'tri-', including words for objects and concepts.
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.
“CLASS”
Seems like it belongs to: WORDS DERIVED FROM JAPANESE
Actually belongs to: SCHOOL PERIODS
although 'class' can refer to a social group, in this context it refers to a school period
“CYCLE”
Seems like it belongs to: FEATURES OF A SKI RESORT
Actually belongs to: WORDS AFTER THE PREFIX “TRI-”
although 'cycle' can refer to a type of vehicle, in this context it refers to a word that starts with 'tri-'
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CLASS” didn't go with WORDS DERIVED FROM JAPANESE
Seems like: WORDS DERIVED FROM JAPANESE → Actually: SCHOOL PERIODS
although 'class' can refer to a social group, in this context it refers to a school period
Why “CYCLE” didn't go with FEATURES OF A SKI RESORT
Seems like: FEATURES OF A SKI RESORT → Actually: WORDS AFTER THE PREFIX “TRI-”
although 'cycle' can refer to a type of vehicle, in this context it refers to a word that starts with 'tri-'