Yellow group — INEXPERIENCED
Why is “BUDDING” in the Yellow group?
beginning to develop or grow
Connections Hints for January 19, 2026 #952
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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 —
Why is “FORTUNE” in the Green group?
a large amount of money or wealth
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (January 19, 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.
- CURRENT
- Definition: a flow of electricity, or up-to-date
- Why it's tricky: has multiple meanings in different contexts
- MINT
- Definition: a place where coins are made, or a type of plant
- Why it's tricky: has multiple unrelated meanings
- TIME
- Definition: a measure of duration, or a specific point in time
- Why it's tricky: can be used in various contexts
- LENGTH
- Definition: a measure of distance, or the extent of something
- Why it's tricky: can be used in different contexts
Connections #952 explained
Why these words connect (January 19, 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: INEXPERIENCED
These words all describe something or someone that is new or inexperienced, often implying a lack of knowledge or skill.
Green group:
These words all relate to money or wealth, often implying a large amount or a place where it is made.
Blue group: MEASURED BY SI UNITS
These words all describe quantities that are measured using the International System of Units, such as length, mass, and time.
Purple group: WORDS AFTER "QUICK"
These words all follow the word 'quick' in various phrases or expressions, such as 'quick fix' or 'quick study'.
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.
“MINT”
Seems like it belongs to: INEXPERIENCED
Actually belongs to:
Mint can be associated with new or inexperienced, but it actually belongs to the money category
“CURRENT”
Seems like it belongs to: WORDS AFTER "QUICK"
Actually belongs to: MEASURED BY SI UNITS
Current can be associated with quick, but it actually belongs to the SI units category
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “MINT” didn't go with INEXPERIENCED
Seems like: INEXPERIENCED → Actually:
Mint can be associated with new or inexperienced, but it actually belongs to the money category
Why “CURRENT” didn't go with WORDS AFTER "QUICK"
Seems like: WORDS AFTER "QUICK" → Actually: MEASURED BY SI UNITS
Current can be associated with quick, but it actually belongs to the SI units category