Connections returns with another brain-bending puzzle! To conquer this challenge, you must correctly categorize all sixteen words with fewer than four errors. The words themselves are your only clues.
Experienced Connections players know the difficulty this game can present. Need assistance? This guide offers hints, solutions, category clues, and more.
NYT Connections Puzzle #585 Words (January 16, 2025)
The puzzle includes: Market, Switch, Plant, Mall, Trade, Gym, Outlet, Asset, Rug, Business, Mole, Sconce, Pack, Agent, Baseboard, Commerce.
NYT Connections Puzzle Hints & Solutions
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General Hints
- These words don't represent typical destinations or errands.
- "Asset" and "Mole" belong together.
- "Mall" and "Pack" share a category.
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Yellow Category Hints (Easy)
Hint: Economic transactions.
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Yellow Category Solution (Easy)
Category: Buying and Selling
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Yellow Category Solution & Words (Easy)
Category: Buying and Selling. Words: Business, Commerce, Market, Trade.
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Green Category Hints (Medium)
Hint: Consider other items found on walls: fireplace, TV, window, crown molding.
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Green Category Solution (Medium)
Category: Installed On a Wall
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Green Category Solution & Words (Medium)
Category: Installed On a Wall. Words: Baseboard, Outlet, Sconce, Switch.
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Blue Category Hints (Hard)
Hint: Consider terms like "informer" or "operative."
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Blue Category Solution (Hard)
Category: Spy
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Blue Category Solution & Words (Hard)
Category: Spy. Words: Agent, Asset, Mole, Plant.
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Purple Category Hints (Tricky)
Hint: Each word can be combined with a three-letter animal to form a common phrase.
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Purple Category Solution (Tricky)
Category: ___ Rat
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Purple Category Solution & Words (Tricky)
Category: ___ Rat. Words: Gym, Mall, Pack, Rug.
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Complete Answers for NYT Connections #585 (January 16, 2025)
- Yellow - Buying and Selling: Business, Commerce, Market, Trade
- Green - Installed On a Wall: Baseboard, Outlet, Sconce, Switch
- Blue - Spy: Agent, Asset, Mole, Plant
- Purple - ___ Rat: Gym, Mall, Pack, Rug
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