Green group — KEEP APART
Why is “CLOISTER” in the Green group?
a secluded or isolated place, often for monks or nuns
Connections Hints for January 26, 2025 #594
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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 — KEEP APART
Why is “SECLUDE” in the Green group?
to isolate or keep someone or something apart
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (January 26, 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.
- DISCOG
- Definition: a dance event with the letter 'G' added
- Why it's tricky: uncommon word and the added letter makes it hard to recognize
- RAVEN
- Definition: a dance event with the letter added, sounds like 'rave'
- Why it's tricky: homophone with the bird, and the added letter makes it hard to recognize
- BALLY
- Definition: a dance event with the letter added, sounds like 'ball'
- Why it's tricky: homophone with other words and the added letter makes it hard to recognize
- PROMO
- Definition: short for 'prom', a dance event with the letter 'O' added
- Why it's tricky: common abbreviation with multiple meanings
- SILO
- Definition: a structure to keep things apart
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of computer system
- HITCH
- Definition: a part of a big rig, also a verb meaning to connect
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings and uses
- GATHER
- Definition: a way to get food, also a general term for collecting
- Why it's tricky: multiple meanings and uses
- SEPARATE
- Definition: to keep things apart
- Why it's tricky: can also be a noun, and has multiple meanings
Connections #594 explained
Why these words connect (January 26, 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: WAYS TO GET FOOD
These are all methods people use to acquire food, including farming, fishing, and foraging. Each word represents a unique way to get food, whether it's through cultivation or hunting.
Green group: KEEP APART
These words all relate to keeping things separate or isolated, whether it's through physical barriers or social distancing. Each word represents a unique way to keep things apart.
Blue group: PARTS OF A BIG RIG
These words all refer to parts of a big rig, including the tractor, trailer, and axles. Each word represents a unique component of the vehicle.
Purple group: DANCE EVENTS PLUS A LETTER
These words all refer to dance events with an added letter, such as 'disco' with a 'G' or 'rave' with an 'N'. Each word represents a unique dance event with a twist.
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.
“FISH”
Seems like it belongs to: PARTS OF A BIG RIG
Actually belongs to: WAYS TO GET FOOD
while big rigs can transport fish, the word 'fish' is actually a way to get food
“HITCH”
Seems like it belongs to: KEEP APART
Actually belongs to: PARTS OF A BIG RIG
while 'hitch' can mean to connect, in this context it refers to a part of a big rig
“SEPARATE”
Seems like it belongs to: PARTS OF A BIG RIG
Actually belongs to: KEEP APART
while big rigs can be separate entities, the word 'separate' is actually about keeping things apart
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “FISH” didn't go with PARTS OF A BIG RIG
Seems like: PARTS OF A BIG RIG → Actually: WAYS TO GET FOOD
while big rigs can transport fish, the word 'fish' is actually a way to get food
Why “HITCH” didn't go with KEEP APART
Seems like: KEEP APART → Actually: PARTS OF A BIG RIG
while 'hitch' can mean to connect, in this context it refers to a part of a big rig
Why “SEPARATE” didn't go with PARTS OF A BIG RIG
Seems like: PARTS OF A BIG RIG → Actually: KEEP APART
while big rigs can be separate entities, the word 'separate' is actually about keeping things apart