Blue group — ART MOVEMENTS, WITH "-ISM"
Why is “BRUTAL” in the Blue group?
relating to brutalism, an art movement characterized by simplicity and functionality
Connections Hints for January 5, 2026 #938
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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 — ART MOVEMENTS, WITH "-ISM"
Why is “MANNER” in the Blue group?
relating to mannerism, an art movement characterized by exaggerated or unusual styles
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (January 5, 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.
- POLE
- Definition: the extremity of a geographical or magnetic entity
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a long, thin piece of wood or metal
- REAL
- Definition: genuine or actual, as in 'realism' art movement
- Why it's tricky: can also mean 'existing in fact' or 'not artificial'
- EXTREME
- Definition: farthest point or degree
- Why it's tricky: can also describe something as very intense or severe
- MANNER
- Definition: style or way of doing something, as in 'mannerism' art movement
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a person's behavior or etiquette
Connections #938 explained
Why these words connect (January 5, 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: THINGS YOU CAN DO ON SOCIAL MEDIA
These are all common actions users can take on social media platforms, including commenting, liking, lurking, and posting.
Green group: FURTHEST POINT
These are all terms that can describe the farthest point or extremity of something, whether geographical or abstract.
Blue group: ART MOVEMENTS, WITH "-ISM"
These are all terms that can describe specific art movements or styles, including brutalism, impressionism, mannerism, and realism.
Purple group: WHAT "V" MIGHT MEAN
These are all possible meanings or interpretations of the letter 'V', including the number five, the word 'versus', the adjective 'very', and the unit of measurement 'volt'.
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.
“END”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS YOU CAN DO ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Actually belongs to: FURTHEST POINT
while 'end' can be a social media action, it's more likely to refer to a geographical extremity
“POST”
Seems like it belongs to: FURTHEST POINT
Actually belongs to: THINGS YOU CAN DO ON SOCIAL MEDIA
while 'post' can refer to a geographical marker, it's more likely to refer to a social media action
“EXTREME”
Seems like it belongs to: WHAT "V" MIGHT MEAN
Actually belongs to: FURTHEST POINT
while 'extreme' can be an adjective for something intense, it's more likely to refer to a geographical extremity
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “END” didn't go with THINGS YOU CAN DO ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Seems like: THINGS YOU CAN DO ON SOCIAL MEDIA → Actually: FURTHEST POINT
while 'end' can be a social media action, it's more likely to refer to a geographical extremity
Why “POST” didn't go with FURTHEST POINT
Seems like: FURTHEST POINT → Actually: THINGS YOU CAN DO ON SOCIAL MEDIA
while 'post' can refer to a geographical marker, it's more likely to refer to a social media action
Why “EXTREME” didn't go with WHAT "V" MIGHT MEAN
Seems like: WHAT "V" MIGHT MEAN → Actually: FURTHEST POINT
while 'extreme' can be an adjective for something intense, it's more likely to refer to a geographical extremity