If you're tackling the New York Times Connections puzzle and find yourself stumped, you're in good company. Today's puzzle, #584 for January 15, 2025, is a challenging one. This guide is tailored for those familiar with the game but seeking assistance with today's specific puzzle. Here, you'll find hints, spoilers, and detailed category breakdowns to help you solve it.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #584 for January 15, 2025
The words in today's puzzle are: Peanut, Vehicle, Dirty, Robot, Shy, Big, Wet, Toad, Medium, Low, Perfect, Tool, Light, Mechanism, Dry, and Short.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle
The hints below are designed to assist without revealing too much. Click the "Read More" button under each header to uncover the hints.
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle
Here are some general tips to navigate today's puzzle:
- None of the groups relate to washing machine or dryer settings.
- Categories do not focus on mechanical items like robots and vehicles.
- Both Robot and Toad belong to the same group.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
For the yellow category, consider the concept of "the mode, the method."
Yellow Connections Category Answer
The yellow category is themed around "Means."
Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The yellow category, "Means," includes the words: Mechanism, Medium, Tool, and Vehicle.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
The green category hints at something "Inadequate."
Green Connections Category Answer
The green category is "Lacking."
Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The green category, "Lacking," comprises the words: Light, Low, Short, and Shy.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
For the blue category, think of "Shaken, not stirred."
Blue Connections Category Answer
The blue category is "Martini Specifications."
Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The blue category, "Martini Specifications," includes: Dirty, Dry, Perfect, and Wet.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
The purple category hints at "Other people you could put in this category: Rogers, Clean, Magoo, Bean."
Purple Connections Category Answer
The purple category is "Fictional Misters."
Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The purple category, "Fictional Misters," includes: Big, Peanut, Robot, and Toad.
Answers for Today's NYT Connections #584 for January 15, 2025
For those who want the full solution to today's puzzle, here it is:
- Yellow - Means: Mechanism, Medium, Tool, Vehicle
- Green - Lacking: Light, Low, Short, Shy
- Blue - Martini Specifications: Dirty, Dry, Perfect, Wet
- Purple - Fictional Misters: Big, Peanut, Robot, Toad
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