Green group — UNITS OF MEASURE
Why is “MOLE” in the Green group?
a unit of measurement in chemistry, representing the amount of a substance
Connections Hints for January 10, 2026 #943
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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 — UNITS OF MEASURE
Why is “VOLT” in the Green group?
a unit of electromotive force, measuring the potential difference between two points
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (January 10, 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.
- MOLE
- Definition: a unit of measurement in chemistry
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a small mammal or a spy
- BAR
- Definition: a unit of pressure
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a place that serves drinks or a horizontal rod
- VOLT
- Definition: a unit of electromotive force
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a sudden movement or a type of electric car
- DESKTOP
- Definition: a type of computer or workspace
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a physical surface or a background image
Connections #943 explained
Why these words connect (January 10, 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: HOLLOW CYLINDERS
These are all objects that are hollow and cylindrical in shape, used for various purposes such as conveying fluids or gases
Green group: SOFTWARE PLATFORMS
These are all types of platforms where software applications can be run, including mobile devices, desktop computers, and web browsers
Blue group: TAKE OFF
These are all words that can be related to the action of taking off or departing, including booking a flight, dipping or diving, jetting off, or splitting away
Purple group: UNITS OF MEASURE
These are all units of measurement used in various fields such as chemistry, physics, and engineering, including units of pressure, mass, and electromotive force
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.
“PIPE”
Seems like it belongs to: SOFTWARE PLATFORMS
Actually belongs to: HOLLOW CYLINDERS
while a pipe can be a software concept, in this context it refers to a hollow cylinder
“BOOK”
Seems like it belongs to: SOFTWARE PLATFORMS
Actually belongs to: TAKE OFF
while a book can be a digital platform, in this context it refers to taking off or departing
“WEB”
Seems like it belongs to: HOLLOW CYLINDERS
Actually belongs to: SOFTWARE PLATFORMS
while a web can be a physical structure, in this context it refers to a software platform
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “PIPE” didn't go with SOFTWARE PLATFORMS
Seems like: SOFTWARE PLATFORMS → Actually: HOLLOW CYLINDERS
while a pipe can be a software concept, in this context it refers to a hollow cylinder
Why “BOOK” didn't go with SOFTWARE PLATFORMS
Seems like: SOFTWARE PLATFORMS → Actually: TAKE OFF
while a book can be a digital platform, in this context it refers to taking off or departing
Why “WEB” didn't go with HOLLOW CYLINDERS
Seems like: HOLLOW CYLINDERS → Actually: SOFTWARE PLATFORMS
while a web can be a physical structure, in this context it refers to a software platform