Blue group — DEJECTED
Why is “HANGDOG” in the Blue group?
feeling or showing shame or embarrassment, often with a drooping or defeated appearance
Connections Hints for February 2, 2025 #601
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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 — BIRDS THAT ARE VERBS
Why is “GROUSE” in the Green group?
a type of bird, but also a verb meaning to complain or grumble, often in a persistent or annoying way
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (February 2, 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.
- DUCK
- Definition: a type of bird, but also a verb meaning to lower or avoid something
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings as a noun and a verb
- HANGDOG
- Definition: feeling or showing shame or embarrassment
- Why it's tricky: uncommon word with a specific emotional connotation
- SWALLOW
- Definition: a type of bird, but also a verb meaning to take something in or accept it
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings as a noun and a verb
- STREET
- Definition: a road in a city or town, but also a word that can follow 'K' in phrases like 'K Street'
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings and can be part of different phrases
Connections #601 explained
Why these words connect (February 2, 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: DEJECTED
These words all describe a state of being unhappy or disheartened, often with a sense of sadness or hopelessness. They can be used to describe someone's emotional state or attitude.
Green group: BIRDS THAT ARE VERBS
These words are all names of birds that can also be used as verbs, often describing a specific action or behavior. For example, 'duck' can mean to lower or avoid something, while 'swallow' can mean to take something in or accept it.
Blue group: TV COMEDY FAMILIES
These words are all names of families from popular TV comedies, often known for their humorous and quirky characters. For example, the Griffin family from 'Family Guy' or the Munster family from 'The Munsters'.
Purple group: WORDS AFTER 'K'
These words are all phrases or words that follow the letter 'K', often used in specific contexts or phrases. For example, 'K Street' or 'K Mart'.
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.
“DUCK”
Seems like it belongs to: WORDS AFTER 'K'
Actually belongs to: BIRDS THAT ARE VERBS
while 'duck' can be a word that follows 'K' in some phrases, it is primarily a type of bird that is also a verb
“SWALLOW”
Seems like it belongs to: WORDS AFTER 'K'
Actually belongs to: BIRDS THAT ARE VERBS
similar to 'duck', 'swallow' can be a word that follows 'K' in some phrases, but it is primarily a type of bird that is also a verb
“STREET”
Seems like it belongs to: TV COMEDY FAMILIES
Actually belongs to: WORDS AFTER 'K'
while 'Street' can be part of a TV show title, in this context it is a word that follows 'K' in phrases like 'K Street'
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “DUCK” didn't go with WORDS AFTER 'K'
Seems like: WORDS AFTER 'K' → Actually: BIRDS THAT ARE VERBS
while 'duck' can be a word that follows 'K' in some phrases, it is primarily a type of bird that is also a verb
Why “SWALLOW” didn't go with WORDS AFTER 'K'
Seems like: WORDS AFTER 'K' → Actually: BIRDS THAT ARE VERBS
similar to 'duck', 'swallow' can be a word that follows 'K' in some phrases, but it is primarily a type of bird that is also a verb
Why “STREET” didn't go with TV COMEDY FAMILIES
Seems like: TV COMEDY FAMILIES → Actually: WORDS AFTER 'K'
while 'Street' can be part of a TV show title, in this context it is a word that follows 'K' in phrases like 'K Street'