The New York Times Connections puzzle #575 for January 6th, 2025, challenges players to categorize sixteen words into four groups. Even seasoned Connections players might find this one tricky. This article provides the solutions, offering hints and answers to help you conquer this word puzzle.
The words are: Blanket, Boot, Breeze, Rum, Picnic, Pant, Umbrella, Pie, Heave, Ars, ABC, General, Broad, Gasp, But, and Puff.
Understanding "Ars"
The definition of ARS isn't crucial to solving the puzzle; it's an acronym with multiple meanings.
Hints and Solutions
The puzzle is broken down into four color-coded categories, each with increasing difficulty: Yellow (easy), Green (medium), Blue (hard), and Purple (tricky).
General Hints:
- The categories don't relate to rainy-day items.
- None of the categories focus on outdoor air movement.
- "Ars" and "But" belong in the same group.
Yellow Category (Breathe Hard):
Hint: Think "Give me a moment to catch my breath!"
Answer: Gasp, Heave, Pant, Puff
Green Category (Catchall):
Hint: Something broad and comprehensive.
Answer: Blanket, Broad, General, Umbrella
Blue Category (Metaphors for Easy Things):
Hint: This will be simple as ___!
Answer: ABC, Breeze, Picnic, Pie
Purple Category (Synonyms for Rear End Minus Last Letter):
Hint: Other words that fit: Sea, As.
Answer: Ars, Boot, But, Rum
Complete Solution:
- Yellow: Breathe Hard: Gasp, Heave, Pant, Puff
- Green: Catchall: Blanket, Broad, General, Umbrella
- Blue: Metaphors for Easy Things: ABC, Breeze, Picnic, Pie
- Purple: Synonyms for Rear End Minus Last Letter: Ars, Boot, But, Rum
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