Blue group — CANDY BARS MINUS 'S'
Why is “AIRHEAD” in the Blue group?
a type of candy bar, Airheads without the 'S'
Connections Hints for January 28, 2025 #596
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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 — CANDY BARS MINUS 'S'
Why is “MOUND” in the Blue group?
a candy bar name without the 'S', as in a 3Mounds bar
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (January 28, 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.
- BAND
- Definition: a type of resistance training equipment
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a musical group
- CHESS
- Definition: a strategy board game, also a type of speed game
- Why it's tricky: not immediately obvious as a speed game
- MAR
- Definition: a candy bar name without the 'S' (Mars)
- Why it's tricky: short and ambiguous
- DEMON
- Definition: a type of speed, as in speed demon
- Why it's tricky: can have multiple meanings, including a mythological creature
Connections #596 explained
Why these words connect (January 28, 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: FUNNY PERSON
These words are all terms used to describe someone or something that is comedic or amusing, including a playing card, a character, or an action that induces laughter
Green group: RESISTANCE TRAINING EQUIPMENT
These words are all types of equipment used for resistance training, including free weights, machines, and accessories
Blue group: CANDY BARS MINUS 'S'
These words are all names of popular candy bars with the letter 'S' removed, including Airheads, Mars, and Snickers
Purple group: SPEED ___
These words are all terms that can be combined with the word 'speed' to create a phrase, including speed bump, speed chess, and speed demon
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.
“BENCH”
Seems like it belongs to: FUNNY PERSON
Actually belongs to: RESISTANCE TRAINING EQUIPMENT
Bench can be a comedic term, but in this context, it refers to a piece of exercise equipment
“LAUGH”
Seems like it belongs to: SPEED ___
Actually belongs to: FUNNY PERSON
Laugh can be related to speed, as in a speed laugh, but in this context, it refers to a comedic term
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “BENCH” didn't go with FUNNY PERSON
Seems like: FUNNY PERSON → Actually: RESISTANCE TRAINING EQUIPMENT
Bench can be a comedic term, but in this context, it refers to a piece of exercise equipment
Why “LAUGH” didn't go with SPEED ___
Seems like: SPEED ___ → Actually: FUNNY PERSON
Laugh can be related to speed, as in a speed laugh, but in this context, it refers to a comedic term