Blue group — SEEN IN "THE SHINING"
Why is “HEDGE MAZE” in the Blue group?
a complex garden feature with paths and hedges, featured in the film "The Shining"
Connections Hints for January 27, 2025 #595
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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 — SEEN IN "THE SHINING"
Why is “TYPEWRITER” in the Blue group?
a device for writing, featured in the film "The Shining" as a key plot element
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (January 27, 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.
- BITE
- Definition: a small amount of food to try
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to an insect's sting or a witty remark
- SAMPLE
- Definition: a small amount of food to try
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a free trial or a statistical sample
- SCALES
- Definition: protective coverings on fish
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a musical scale or a device for measuring weight
- EXTRA
- Definition: beyond what is normal or expected
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to an additional item or a special feature
Connections #595 explained
Why these words connect (January 27, 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: SMALL AMOUNT OF FOOD TO TRY
These words all describe a small amount of food, often used to sample a new dish or flavor. They are all related to the idea of trying something new.
Green group: PROTECTIVE COVERINGS IN NATURE
These words all describe natural protective coverings, such as the bark on a tree or the scales on a fish. They are all related to the idea of protection and defense.
Blue group: EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
These words all describe a specific type of olive oil, known for its high quality and distinct flavor. They are all related to the idea of a premium product.
Purple group: SEEN IN "THE SHINING"
These words all describe elements from the film "The Shining", including characters, objects, and settings. They are all related to the idea of a classic horror movie.
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.
“SKIN”
Seems like it belongs to: SMALL AMOUNT OF FOOD TO TRY
Actually belongs to: PROTECTIVE COVERINGS IN NATURE
while skin can be related to food, in this context it refers to a protective covering in nature
“BARK”
Seems like it belongs to: SEEN IN "THE SHINING"
Actually belongs to: PROTECTIVE COVERINGS IN NATURE
while a dog's bark might be heard in a film, in this context bark refers to a tree's protective covering
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “SKIN” didn't go with SMALL AMOUNT OF FOOD TO TRY
Seems like: SMALL AMOUNT OF FOOD TO TRY → Actually: PROTECTIVE COVERINGS IN NATURE
while skin can be related to food, in this context it refers to a protective covering in nature
Why “BARK” didn't go with SEEN IN "THE SHINING"
Seems like: SEEN IN "THE SHINING" → Actually: PROTECTIVE COVERINGS IN NATURE
while a dog's bark might be heard in a film, in this context bark refers to a tree's protective covering