Blue group — KINDS OF GOLF CLUBS
Why is “WEDGE” in the Blue group?
a type of golf club used for high-angle shots
Connections Hints for February 3, 2026 #967
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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 — PROVIDE WITH A PLACE TO STAY
Why is “QUARTER” in the Green group?
to provide someone with a place to stay, especially in a military context
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (February 3, 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.
- CUBE
- Definition: a polyhedron with six square faces
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a cube of meat or a cube root
- HASH
- Definition: to chop into small pieces
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a hash function or a hashtag
- FOAM
- Definition: a type of memory foam
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a type of foam used in beer or a foam material
- LANE
- Definition: a memory lane, a nostalgic term
- Why it's tricky: can also refer to a lane on a road or a swimming lane
Connections #967 explained
Why these words connect (February 3, 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: CUT INTO PIECES
These words all relate to cutting or dividing something into smaller pieces, such as cutting a cube of meat or dicing an onion.
Green group: PROVIDE WITH A PLACE TO STAY
These words all relate to providing someone with a place to stay, such as boarding a horse or housing a family.
Blue group: KINDS OF GOLF CLUBS
These words all relate to types of golf clubs, such as irons, putters, and drivers.
Purple group: MEMORY ___
These words all relate to memory, such as a memory card or a memory lane.
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.
“CUBE”
Seems like it belongs to: KINDS OF GOLF CLUBS
Actually belongs to: CUT INTO PIECES
CUBE seems like a type of golf club, but it actually refers to cutting into small pieces
“IRON”
Seems like it belongs to: CUT INTO PIECES
Actually belongs to: KINDS OF GOLF CLUBS
IRON seems like a way to cut into pieces, but it actually refers to a type of golf club
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “CUBE” didn't go with KINDS OF GOLF CLUBS
Seems like: KINDS OF GOLF CLUBS → Actually: CUT INTO PIECES
CUBE seems like a type of golf club, but it actually refers to cutting into small pieces
Why “IRON” didn't go with CUT INTO PIECES
Seems like: CUT INTO PIECES → Actually: KINDS OF GOLF CLUBS
IRON seems like a way to cut into pieces, but it actually refers to a type of golf club