Purple group — STARTING WITH EUROPEAN CAPITALS
Why is “rigatoni” in the Purple group?
a type of Italian pasta, starting with 'Rome'
Connections Hints for January 30, 2025 #598
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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 — KEEP GOING ON ABOUT, WITH 'ON'
Why is “harp” in the Blue group?
to dwell or insist on something, like playing a harp
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (January 30, 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.
- aura
- Definition: a subtle surrounding quality
- Why it's tricky: can be confused with 'air' due to similar spelling
- dip
- Definition: a type of food
- Why it's tricky: can also mean a decrease or a type of movement
- parish
- Definition: a local church community
- Why it's tricky: can be confused with 'Paris', the European capital
- romeo
- Definition: a character from Shakespeare's play
- Why it's tricky: can be confused with 'Rome', the European capital
Connections #598 explained
Why these words connect (January 30, 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: INTANGIBLE QUALITY
These words all describe abstract, non-physical qualities that can be perceived or felt, such as a pleasant atmosphere or a divine presence.
Green group: GAME DAY FARE
These words all describe popular food and drink items commonly consumed during sports events, such as football games or parties.
Blue group: KEEP GOING ON ABOUT, WITH 'ON'
These words all describe actions of persisting or continuing to talk or focus on something, often using the preposition 'on'.
Purple group: STARTING WITH EUROPEAN CAPITALS
These words all start with the names of European capitals, such as 'Bern', 'Paris', 'Rome', or other cities.
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.
“parish”
Seems like it belongs to: GAME DAY FARE
Actually belongs to: STARTING WITH EUROPEAN CAPITALS
although 'parish' sounds like a type of food, it's actually a local church community starting with 'Paris'
“romeo”
Seems like it belongs to: GAME DAY FARE
Actually belongs to: STARTING WITH EUROPEAN CAPITALS
although 'romeo' sounds like a type of food, it's actually a character from Shakespeare's play starting with 'Rome'
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “parish” didn't go with GAME DAY FARE
Seems like: GAME DAY FARE → Actually: STARTING WITH EUROPEAN CAPITALS
although 'parish' sounds like a type of food, it's actually a local church community starting with 'Paris'
Why “romeo” didn't go with GAME DAY FARE
Seems like: GAME DAY FARE → Actually: STARTING WITH EUROPEAN CAPITALS
although 'romeo' sounds like a type of food, it's actually a character from Shakespeare's play starting with 'Rome'