Green group — THINGS THAT COME IN FLAKES
Why is “DANDRUFF” in the Green group?
a skin condition characterized by flakes of dead skin
Connections Hints for January 15, 2026 #948
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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 — WORDS FORMED BY TWO MEN’S NAMES
Why is “LEVITATE” in the Purple group?
to rise or float in the air, often used in magic or spiritual contexts
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (January 15, 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.
- STATIC
- Definition: unchanging or stationary
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to electrical interference
- LEVITATE
- Definition: to rise or float in the air
- Why it's tricky: sounds like a combination of names, but is actually a verb
- PATRON
- Definition: a person who supports or sponsors something
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a customer or client
- MELTED
- Definition: changed from a solid to a liquid state
- Why it's tricky: sounds like a combination of names, but is actually a verb
Connections #948 explained
Why these words connect (January 15, 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: GARDENING TOOLS
These are all tools used for gardening and yard work, including watering, digging, and raking.
Green group: UNMOVING
These are all words that describe something that is stationary or unchanging, including physical objects and states of being.
Blue group: THINGS THAT COME IN FLAKES
These are all things that can come in small, fragile pieces or flakes, including food, weather phenomena, and skin conditions.
Purple group: WORDS FORMED BY TWO MEN’S NAMES
These are all words that can be formed by combining two men's names, including words that sound like they could be names but are actually verbs or nouns.
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.
“FROZEN”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS THAT COME IN FLAKES
Actually belongs to: UNMOVING
while frozen things can come in flakes, the word 'frozen' itself refers to a state of being unmoving or unchanging
“STATIC”
Seems like it belongs to: WORDS FORMED BY TWO MEN’S NAMES
Actually belongs to: UNMOVING
while 'static' sounds like it could be a combination of names, it actually refers to a state of being unmoving or unchanging
“MELTED”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS THAT COME IN FLAKES
Actually belongs to: WORDS FORMED BY TWO MEN’S NAMES
while melted things can come in flakes, the word 'melted' itself sounds like a combination of names
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “FROZEN” didn't go with THINGS THAT COME IN FLAKES
Seems like: THINGS THAT COME IN FLAKES → Actually: UNMOVING
while frozen things can come in flakes, the word 'frozen' itself refers to a state of being unmoving or unchanging
Why “STATIC” didn't go with WORDS FORMED BY TWO MEN’S NAMES
Seems like: WORDS FORMED BY TWO MEN’S NAMES → Actually: UNMOVING
while 'static' sounds like it could be a combination of names, it actually refers to a state of being unmoving or unchanging
Why “MELTED” didn't go with THINGS THAT COME IN FLAKES
Seems like: THINGS THAT COME IN FLAKES → Actually: WORDS FORMED BY TWO MEN’S NAMES
while melted things can come in flakes, the word 'melted' itself sounds like a combination of names