Green group — SYNONYMS FOR BUTT PLUS STARTING LETTER
Why is “DREAR” in the Green group?
a dull and gloomy place, also a synonym for buttocks
Connections Hints for January 4, 2026 #937
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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 — SYNONYMS FOR BUTT PLUS STARTING LETTER
Why is “GRUMP” in the Green group?
a person who is habitually gruff or irritable, also a synonym for buttocks
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (January 4, 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.
- COPY
- Definition: a reproduction or imitation
- Why it's tricky: can refer to both a physical print and a concept
- REEL
- Definition: a cylindrical device for winding
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including a film reel and a fishing reel
- SCAN
- Definition: to examine or inspect closely
- Why it's tricky: can refer to both a physical examination and a digital scan
- WIND
- Definition: to twist or turn
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings, including to twist a thread and to blow air
Connections #937 explained
Why these words connect (January 4, 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: PAPER PUBLICATION
these words are all terms used in the context of publishing and printing, including the creation of copies and the release of new editions
Green group: SPOOL
these words are all terms used to describe a spool or the act of winding, including the use of coils and reels
Blue group: THINGS A DEFENSIVE FOOTBALL PLAYER DOES
these words are all terms used to describe the actions of a defensive football player, including tackling and blocking opponents
Purple group: SYNONYMS FOR BUTT PLUS STARTING LETTER
these words are all synonyms for the buttocks, with the added twist of including the starting letter of each word
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.
“PRINT”
Seems like it belongs to: SPOOL
Actually belongs to: PAPER PUBLICATION
while printing can involve a spool of paper, the word 'print' is more closely related to paper publications
“COIL”
Seems like it belongs to: PAPER PUBLICATION
Actually belongs to: SPOOL
while a coil can be made of paper, the word 'coil' is more closely related to a spool
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “PRINT” didn't go with SPOOL
Seems like: SPOOL → Actually: PAPER PUBLICATION
while printing can involve a spool of paper, the word 'print' is more closely related to paper publications
Why “COIL” didn't go with PAPER PUBLICATION
Seems like: PAPER PUBLICATION → Actually: SPOOL
while a coil can be made of paper, the word 'coil' is more closely related to a spool