Connections Puzzle #596: Hints & Solutions for Jan 27, 2025

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Today’s Connections Category Hints

Date: January 27, Puzzle #596

If you’re seeking hints for today’s puzzle, you’re in the right spot. Focus on the details as you’re solving – especially today. The first category should be straightforward, but the connections between words in the following categories won’t always rely on definitions. You’ll need to be extra attentive to find the right matches.

One category relates to appetizers
One category involves four different things that provide protection
One category consists of four descriptive words for a single concept
One category includes four elements from the same movie

If you prefer more hints, the category names can provide helpful nudges. However, if you’re looking for specifics, the spoilers will likely be more beneficial.

Today’s Connections Answers

Date: January 27, Puzzle #596

Yellow Answers

Small Amount of Food to Try
- Bite
- Mouthful
- Sample
- Taste

This was the first category I figured out and felt quite obvious. It relates to snack-sized items that are common, such as party appetizers. While "sample" doesn’t explicitly imply food, it is often used in culinary contexts, making it a reasonable fit. However, the other categories can be trickier.

Green Answers

Protective Coverings in Nature
- Bark
- Scales
- Shell
- Skin

I found this category to be somewhat intuitive, as all items serve as protective outer layers for living creatures. The presence of "scales" and "skin" made the connection clearer, though "bark" and "shell" might not be as immediately obvious.

Blue Answers

"Extra Virgin Olive Oil"
- Extra
- Oil
- Olive
- Virgin

This category was a bit unusual because the words are listed out of their usual order. It felt like a bit of a cheat, even though I guessed it correctly. These items are components of one item, yet they were presented separately.

Purple Answers

Seen in "The Shining"
- Axe
- Hedge Maze
- Twins
- Typewriter

These items come from well-known scenes in the popular movie, and their familiarity makes them easy to link together. Even if you tackle this category last, it has an intuitive feel that often makes grouping them simpler.