Green group — FRUIT DESSERTS
Why is “STRUDEL” in the Green group?
a type of pastry filled with fruit or nuts
Connections Hints for January 22, 2026 #955
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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
▼Blue group — MAGAZINES PLUS A LETTER
Why is “SPINY” in the Blue group?
having or resembling spines, added to 'Time' magazine
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (January 22, 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.
- CRISP
- Definition: having a sharp, clean image
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to food texture
- SHARP
- Definition: clear and well-defined
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a cutting edge or high IQ
- FLUFF
- Definition: to make a mistake
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to light, airy texture
- TRIP
- Definition: to stumble or make a mistake
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a journey or travel
Connections #955 explained
Why these words connect (January 22, 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: WELL-DEFINED, AS AN IMAGE
These words all describe a clear and sharp image, like a high-definition photo or video.
Green group: FRUIT DESSERTS
These words are all types of desserts made with fruit, like cobblers or crumbles.
Blue group: BUNGLE
These words all describe a mistake or a blunder, like tripping or fumbling.
Purple group: MAGAZINES PLUS A LETTER
These words are all magazine titles with an additional letter, like 'Time' with 'r' added to make 'TIMER'.
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.
“TIMER”
Seems like it belongs to: WELL-DEFINED, AS AN IMAGE
Actually belongs to: MAGAZINES PLUS A LETTER
seems related to image clarity, but actually refers to 'Time' magazine with 'r' added
“CRUMBLE”
Seems like it belongs to: BUNGLE
Actually belongs to: FRUIT DESSERTS
sounds like a mistake, but actually a type of fruit dessert
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “TIMER” didn't go with WELL-DEFINED, AS AN IMAGE
Seems like: WELL-DEFINED, AS AN IMAGE → Actually: MAGAZINES PLUS A LETTER
seems related to image clarity, but actually refers to 'Time' magazine with 'r' added
Why “CRUMBLE” didn't go with BUNGLE
Seems like: BUNGLE → Actually: FRUIT DESSERTS
sounds like a mistake, but actually a type of fruit dessert