Connections Puzzle #597 Solutions and Tips for January 28, 2025

Welcome to today’s challenge with the Connections puzzle! It appears that my winning streak has come to an unexpected halt. I had a gut feeling it wouldn’t end on a high note, and sadly, I was correct. The frustrating part is that I was incredibly close to solving most of the words. With just a tweak in one of my guesses, my results could have been vastly different.

This daily game, similar to others, integrates various mini-puzzles into a single, comprehensive challenge. It requires players to consider the answers across all puzzles simultaneously. While it may seem daunting during your first attempt, practice will ultimately lead you to understand the game mechanics and improve your performance.

Category Hints for Today

JANUARY 28 #597

Chess in Connections Categories January 28

This puzzle presents a significant challenge due to the fact that many of the words might seem to fit into multiple categories. This ambiguity can obscure the true categories, making it tricky for players to identify correct answers. Below are four hints that should provide some guidance:

A category involves a person known for a specific behavior.
Another category features items frequently found together in a particular setting.
One category lists grocery items that are slightly incomplete.
A category that contains terms that follow a specific phrase; the initial word pertains to something that could lead to trouble.

For those seeking further assistance, the names of the categories are unveiled below, followed by complete answers:

FUNNY PERSON

RESISTANCE TRAINING EQUIPMENT

CANDY BARS MINUS “S”

SPEED ___

Today’s Connections Answers

JANUARY 28 #597

Yellow Answers: Revealed & Explained

FUNNY PERSON
CARD	CHARACTER	JOKER	LAUGH

This category had me swirling in confusion, as I stumbled upon several combinations but failed to find the correct one. Notably, I envisioned objects that featured the colors red, white, and black, as JOKER, CARD, CHESS, and DIAL all share this palette. I was able to link JOKER, CHARACTER, and LAUGH, but was unable to include CARD in my category grouping. It appears my memory of chess colors isn’t as effective when it comes to recalling word usage.

Green Answers: Revealed & Explained

RESISTANCE TRAINING EQUIPMENT
BAND	BENCH	DUMBBELL	ALONG WITH

I surprisingly nailed this category quickly, which is rather impressive considering I typically steer clear of formal gym routines. Although I do get my share of exercise, it seldom involves equipment, especially since my cat isn’t fond of my DUMBBELL use. Nevertheless, I was proud of my swift success here, although MAT was a bit of a gamble on my initial guess.

Blue Answers: Revealed & Explained

CANDY BARS MINUS “S”
AIRHEAD	MAR	MOUND	SNICKER

I was on the brink of success with this category numerous times, as I repeatedly selected AIRHEAD, MAR, and SNICKER while trying to identify the fourth word. I must admit, I don’t think I’ve ever tasted a MOUND candy before. Even though I recognized it after revealing the answer, it took me a while to connect the dots. Initially, I also suspected JOKER might have been a candy type, but that turned out to be a misconception.

Purple Answers: Revealed & Explained

SPEED___
BUMP	CHESS	DEMON	DIAL

I was far from landing this category and doubt I would have figured it out even if I only had a handful of words remaining. Regrettably, I failed to see how these words could fit together. CHESS appeared to align better with other options such as CARD and JOKER, while DEMON seemed to hint in the same direction. Additionally, I had attempted to link BUMP with MOUND at least once.

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