Blue group — POKER HANDS, FAMILIARLY
Why is “QUADS” in the Blue group?
four of a kind in poker, also known as quads
Connections Hints for January 6, 2026 #939
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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
▼Purple group — ___ ANIMAL
Why is “STUFFED” in the Purple group?
filled with a soft material, often used to describe a toy animal
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (January 6, 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.
- PAD
- Definition: a small house or apartment
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a cushion or a writing pad
- QUADS
- Definition: four of a kind in poker
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to quadriceps muscles
- PACK
- Definition: a group of animals
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a package or a backpack
- STRAIGHT
- Definition: a poker hand with consecutive cards
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to something that is not curved
Connections #939 explained
Why these words connect (January 6, 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: APARTMENT
These are all words that describe a place where someone can live, including a flat or a pad
Green group: SONOROUS
These are all words that describe a sound that is full and rich, often used to describe music or voices
Blue group: POKER HANDS, FAMILIARLY
These are all words that are used to describe poker hands, including a straight or a flush
Purple group: ___ ANIMAL
These are all words that can be used to describe a type of animal, including a stuffed animal or a pack animal
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.
“FLAT”
Seems like it belongs to: SONOROUS
Actually belongs to: APARTMENT
FLAT can refer to a type of apartment, but it can also describe a sound that is not sonorous
“PACK”
Seems like it belongs to: POKER HANDS, FAMILIARLY
Actually belongs to: ___ ANIMAL
PACK can refer to a group of cards, but in this context, it refers to a group of animals
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “FLAT” didn't go with SONOROUS
Seems like: SONOROUS → Actually: APARTMENT
FLAT can refer to a type of apartment, but it can also describe a sound that is not sonorous
Why “PACK” didn't go with POKER HANDS, FAMILIARLY
Seems like: POKER HANDS, FAMILIARLY → Actually: ___ ANIMAL
PACK can refer to a group of cards, but in this context, it refers to a group of animals