Green group — COMMON FLAG SYMBOLS
Why is “CRESCENT” in the Green group?
a crescent moon shape, often used on flags
Connections Hints for January 7, 2026 #940
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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
▼Yellow group — DOPPELGÄNGER
Why is “RINGER” in the Yellow group?
a person who closely resembles another
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (January 7, 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.
- STAKE
- Definition: a share or interest in something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a pointed stick or a bet
- CROSS
- Definition: a symbol on a flag
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a Christian symbol or a crossing of paths
- SHARE
- Definition: a part or portion of something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a stock or a social media post
- PRESS
- Definition: to squeeze or extract using a press
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a news organization or to iron clothes
Connections #940 explained
Why these words connect (January 7, 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: DOPPELGÄNGER
These words all refer to concepts of duplication or identical entities, such as a clone or a mirror image.
Green group: PORTION
These words all refer to concepts of sharing or portions, such as a stake or a share.
Blue group: COMMON FLAG SYMBOLS
These words all refer to common symbols found on national flags, such as a crescent or a cross.
Purple group: PRESSED USING A PRESS
These words all refer to items that are pressed or squeezed using a press, such as cider or wine.
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.
“STAKE”
Seems like it belongs to: PRESSED USING A PRESS
Actually belongs to: PORTION
while a stake can be pressed into the ground, in this context it refers to a share or interest
“CROSS”
Seems like it belongs to: PRESSED USING A PRESS
Actually belongs to: COMMON FLAG SYMBOLS
while a cross can be pressed into a shape, in this context it refers to a symbol on a flag
“SHARE”
Seems like it belongs to: PRESSED USING A PRESS
Actually belongs to: PORTION
while a share can be pressed or squeezed, in this context it refers to a part or portion of something
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “STAKE” didn't go with PRESSED USING A PRESS
Seems like: PRESSED USING A PRESS → Actually: PORTION
while a stake can be pressed into the ground, in this context it refers to a share or interest
Why “CROSS” didn't go with PRESSED USING A PRESS
Seems like: PRESSED USING A PRESS → Actually: COMMON FLAG SYMBOLS
while a cross can be pressed into a shape, in this context it refers to a symbol on a flag
Why “SHARE” didn't go with PRESSED USING A PRESS
Seems like: PRESSED USING A PRESS → Actually: PORTION
while a share can be pressed or squeezed, in this context it refers to a part or portion of something