January 31, 2025 Connections Puzzle #600 Hints and Answers

For those who haven’t yet embraced their status as a Connections aficionado, mastering today’s puzzle could be a challenge.The editors employ numerous tactics to puzzle and perplex players, resulting in uniquely nuanced difficulties with each challenge. However, as you engage more frequently with the game, you will begin to recognize familiar patterns and develop strategies to tackle the puzzles more effectively.

If you find yourself yearning for a different twist on word games, consider trying the NYT’s Wordle. While both games share some strategic elements, the mechanics differ significantly, particularly regarding the number of potential mistakes you can make.In Wordle, the focus shifts from dissecting words to constructing them. Nevertheless, the satisfaction of solving it remains quite similar, regardless of the differing approaches required.

Today’s Connections Category Hints

JANUARY 31 #600

Trunk in Connections Categories January 31

This puzzle presents clues that diverge slightly from the norm. Recently, many categories connected not by strict definitions but around broader themes. However, today marks a return to the classic format, providing a hint to get you started. Below are four additional hints that may assist you in distinguishing the various categories:

One category pertains to items capable of holding various contents.
Another focuses on four terms associated with a specific facial feature.
A third category is centered around a figure who is often both feared and followed.
The last category includes four terms that serve as the initial parts of certain sports-related words.

If you’re still finding it challenging to categorize the words effectively, here are the category names to assist your decoding process:

STORAGE CONTAINERS

SCHNOZZLE

ONES WITH DISCERNING TASTES

STARTS OF SWIMMING STROKES

Today’s Connections Answers

JANUARY 31 #600

Yellow Answers: Revealed & Explained

STORAGE CONTAINERS
CASE	CHEST	CRATE	TRUNK

I discovered this category somewhat later in the game, not due to its difficulty but because my focus had shifted to the subsequent categories. I once momentarily identified TRUNK in another category, but quickly decided to swap it out because it felt too general compared to more precise alternatives.

Green Answers: Revealed & Explained

SCHNOZZLE
BEAK	HONKER	SNOOT	SNOUT

In the same vein, these words are excellent descriptors of noses. I find HONKER particularly amusing, and I replaced it with TRUNK after realizing the former was a more fitting choice. It was humorous to finally notice it, as it seemed so obvious.

Blue Answers: Revealed & Explained

ONES WITH DISCERNING TASTES
CONNOISSEUR	CRITIC	EXPERT	SNOB

This category was the second I identified, as I quickly noticed SNOUT and SNOB. After deducing a theme around noses, I examined the other words and easily connected them all, despite the longer terms being more difficult to read on my device.

Purple Answers: Revealed & Explained

STARTS OF SWIMMING STROKES
BACK	BREAST	BUTTER	FREE

I arrived at this last category after pondering its possible combinations. Initially, I considered a chicken-based theme but ultimately found this set more logical, disregarding my earlier thoughts.

Other Games Like Connections

Game Name	How To Play	Is It Free To Play?
Wordle (NOW)	Solve a random five-letter word using color clues. Every answer can be found in our daily updated list.	Yes
The Password Game	Create a password in this challenging game. Check our guide for tips.	Yes
Nerd	Guess the math equation and solution within six tries.	Yes
Dordle	Guess two words on side-by-side boards within six attempts.	Yes