Green group — VEGETABLES MINUS STARTING LETTER
Why is “QUASH” in the Green group?
a type of vegetable, without its starting letter
Connections Hints for January 2, 2026 #935
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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 — VEGETABLES MINUS STARTING LETTER
Why is “HIVE” in the Green group?
a type of vegetable, without its starting letter, related to a beehive
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (January 2, 2026)
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.
- LOG
- Definition: a record of events
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a mathematical operation or a wooden beam
- BIT
- Definition: a small part of a performance
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a small amount of something or a binary digit
- NUMBER
- Definition: a performance or routine
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a numerical value
- BAR
- Definition: a standard or benchmark
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a place where drinks are served
Connections #935 explained
Why these words connect (January 2, 2026)
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: WRITE
These are all words related to writing or recording information, including taking notes or keeping a log
Green group: SHTICK
These are all words related to comedy or performance, including a routine or a bit
Blue group: BENCHMARK
These are all words related to standards or benchmarks, including a bar or a metric
Purple group: VEGETABLES MINUS STARTING LETTER
These are all words related to vegetables, but with their starting letter removed
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.
“LOG”
Seems like it belongs to: SHTICK
Actually belongs to: WRITE
LOG can be a performance or a record, but in this context, it refers to writing down information
“NUMBER”
Seems like it belongs to: BENCHMARK
Actually belongs to: SHTICK
NUMBER can refer to a numerical value, but in this context, it refers to a performance or routine
“BAR”
Seems like it belongs to: SHTICK
Actually belongs to: BENCHMARK
BAR can refer to a place where drinks are served, but in this context, it refers to a standard or benchmark
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “LOG” didn't go with SHTICK
Seems like: SHTICK → Actually: WRITE
LOG can be a performance or a record, but in this context, it refers to writing down information
Why “NUMBER” didn't go with BENCHMARK
Seems like: BENCHMARK → Actually: SHTICK
NUMBER can refer to a numerical value, but in this context, it refers to a performance or routine
Why “BAR” didn't go with SHTICK
Seems like: SHTICK → Actually: BENCHMARK
BAR can refer to a place where drinks are served, but in this context, it refers to a standard or benchmark