If you're an avid fan of word puzzles, you've likely encountered Connections, a daily challenge that presents you with sixteen words and the task of sorting them into four themed categories. It's a game that tests your ability to find connections without any additional clues, and with only a limited number of mistakes allowed before you lose. If you're well-versed in playing Connections but find yourself stuck on today's puzzle, this article is designed to guide you through it, offering everything from general hints to full spoilers and detailed solutions to ensure you emerge victorious.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #578 for January 9, 2025
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Today's Connections puzzle includes the following words: Shining, Finance, Table, Sit, Stand, Stay, To, It, Sea, Stall, Come, From, Legal, Heel, Booth, and Sales.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle
-------------------------------------Below, you'll find expandable sections with various hints and spoilers to nudge you towards solving today's puzzle. Click the "Read More" link to uncover the clues.
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle
Here are some general tips to guide your thinking:
- None of the groups relate to horror movies.
- None of these groups are about traveling from one place to another.
- The words "Legal" and "Sales" belong to the same category.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
For the yellow/straightforward category, consider this hint: A small place to sell goods that isn't a store front or online.
Yellow Connections Category Answer
The theme for the yellow/straightforward Connections is Vendor's Spot at a Market.
Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the yellow/straightforward Connections is Vendor's Spot at a Market.
The four words for this group are: Booth, Stall, Stand, Table.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
For the green/medium difficulty category, think about: Tricks to teach Fido.
Green Connections Category Answer
The theme for the green/medium difficulty Connections is Dog Commands.
Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the green/medium difficulty Connections is Dog Commands.
The four words for this group are: Come, Heel, Sit, Stay.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
For the blue/difficult category, consider this hint: Parts of a business.
Blue Connections Category Answer
The theme for the blue/difficult Connections is Corporate Departments.
Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the blue/difficult Connections is Corporate Departments.
The four words for this group are: Finance, IT, Legal, Sales.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
For the purple/tricky category, think about: The final sentence in a well-known song in America.
Purple Connections Category Answer
The theme for the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Last Words in "America the Beautiful."
Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Last Words in "America the Beautiful."
The four words for this group are: From, Sea, Shining, To.
Answers for Today's NYT Connections #578 for January 9, 2025
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- Yellow - Vendor's Spot at a Market: Booth, Stall, Stand, Table
- Green - Dog Commands: Come, Heel, Sit, Stay
- Blue - Corporate Departments: Finance, IT, Legal, Sales
- Purple - Last Words in "America the Beautiful": From, Sea, Shining, To
Want to take on the challenge yourself? Visit the New York Times Games Connections website, accessible on almost any device with a browser.
