Purple group — ___ HOUSE
Why is “GINGERBREAD” in the Purple group?
a type of sweet bread, often used to describe a house made of gingerbread
Connections Hints for January 29, 2025 #597
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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 — MOVIE SERIES WITH 2024 RELEASES
Why is “WICKED” in the Blue group?
a popular musical, also the title of a movie series
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (January 29, 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.
- BORE
- Definition: to possess or have control over something
- Why it's tricky: can also mean to drill or make a hole
- DREAM
- Definition: to experience thoughts or images while sleeping
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a desired or imagined goal
- FULL
- Definition: completely filled or occupied
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a complete or entire thing
- HAUNTED
- Definition: frequented by ghosts or spirits
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to being obsessed or troubled by something
Connections #597 explained
Why these words connect (January 29, 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: OWNED
These words are all related to having or possessing something, whether it's an object, a feeling, or an idea. They all convey a sense of ownership or control.
Green group: THINGS YOU MIGHT DO IN YOUR SLEEP
These words are all things that people might do while they're sleeping, whether it's dreaming, drooling, or talking. They all relate to the subconscious mind and the things that happen when we're not fully awake.
Blue group: MOVIE SERIES WITH 2024 RELEASES
These words are all titles of movie series that have releases scheduled for 2024. They all relate to popular franchises that have been ongoing for several years.
Purple group: ___ HOUSE
These words are all types of houses, whether it's a full house, a haunted house, or a gingerbread house. They all relate to different kinds of dwellings or structures.
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.
“TALK”
Seems like it belongs to: OWNED
Actually belongs to: THINGS YOU MIGHT DO IN YOUR SLEEP
TALK seems like it could be something you own, but it's actually something you might do in your sleep
“POSSESSED”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS YOU MIGHT DO IN YOUR SLEEP
Actually belongs to: OWNED
POSSESSED seems like it could be something you do in your sleep, but it's actually related to owning or having control over something
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “TALK” didn't go with OWNED
Seems like: OWNED → Actually: THINGS YOU MIGHT DO IN YOUR SLEEP
TALK seems like it could be something you own, but it's actually something you might do in your sleep
Why “POSSESSED” didn't go with THINGS YOU MIGHT DO IN YOUR SLEEP
Seems like: THINGS YOU MIGHT DO IN YOUR SLEEP → Actually: OWNED
POSSESSED seems like it could be something you do in your sleep, but it's actually related to owning or having control over something