If you're a fan of word puzzles, you're likely familiar with Connections, the daily brain-teaser that challenges you to categorize sixteen words into four distinct groups. With no additional hints, it's a test of your word association skills, and you only have a few mistakes to spare before you're out. If you're well-versed in the game but find yourself stuck on today's puzzle, this guide is here to assist you. From general clues to full spoilers and answers, we've got you covered to help you conquer today's challenge.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #578 for January 9, 2025
The Connections puzzle for today 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 guide you towards the solution of this engaging puzzle game. Click the "Read More" link to reveal each hint.
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle
Here are some general hints to keep in mind:
- None of the groups are related to horror movies.
- None of these groups focus on traveling from one place to another.
- Legal and Sales belong to the same group.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward category: A small place to sell goods that isn't a storefront or online.
Yellow Connections Category Answer
The category 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 in the puzzle are: Booth, Stall, Stand, Table.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty category in this browser game: Tricks to teach Fido.
Green Connections Category Answer
The category 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 in the puzzle are: Come, Heel, Sit, Stay.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult category: Parts of a business.
Blue Connections Category Answer
The category 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 in the puzzle are: Finance, IT, Legal, Sales.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky category in this mind-boggling puzzle game: The final sentence in a well-known song in America.
Purple Connections Category Answer
The category 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 in the puzzle are: From, Sea, Shining, To.
Answers for Today's NYT Connections #578 for January 9, 2025
Looking for the full solution to today's minimalist puzzle game? Below, you'll find all the categories and the words that belong in each one for this challenging puzzle.
- 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
Ready to dive into the game? Head over to the New York Times Games Connections website, accessible on nearly any device with a browser.
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