Tackle sixteen tricky words and fit them into their secret categories in the latest Connections puzzle! This one's a real head-scratcher, even for seasoned players. Need a helping hand? You've come to the right place. This guide offers hints and even the answers if you're completely stumped.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #583 for January 14, 2025
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The Connections puzzle for today includes: Working, Session, Body, Crowd, Puffing, Running, Swank, Flash, Sitting, Active, Gully, Period, Strap, Meeting, Functional, and Lens.Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle
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The following sections provide hints to help you solve this puzzle. Expand each section to reveal its contents.
General Hints for the Entire Puzzle
Here are some overall hints:
- Forget about exercise—these categories aren't about working out.
- "Gully" and "Puffing" belong together.
- "Body" and "Flash" are in the same category.
Yellow Category Hints
Hint for the yellow/straightforward category: Think about machines operating as intended.
Yellow Category Answer
The yellow/straightforward category is: Operating.
Yellow Category Answer and Words
The answer to the yellow category is Operating. The words are: Active, Functional, Running, Working.
Green Category Hints
Hints for the green/medium difficulty category: Think of a duration, like a semester, or a similar timeframe.
Green Category Answer
The green/medium difficulty category is: Term.
Green Category Answer and Words
The answer to the green category is Term. The words are: Meeting, Period, Session, Sitting.
Blue Category Hints
Hints for the blue/difficult category: Consider what you'd find in a camera kit (and maybe a few extra things).
Blue Category Answer
The blue/difficult category is: Things in a Camera Kit.
Blue Category Answer and Words
The answer to the blue category is Things in a Camera Kit. The words are: Body, Flash, Lens, Strap.
Purple Category Hints
Hints for the purple/tricky category: This one's a bit cryptic. The category won't be clear until you remove the final letter from each word.
Purple Category Answer
The purple/tricky category is: Bird Plus Letter.
Purple Category Answer and Words
The answer to the purple category is Bird Plus Letter. The words are: Crowd, Gully, Puffing, Swank.
Answers for NYT Connections #583 (January 14, 2025)
Ready for the answers? Expand the section below to reveal them.
- Yellow - Operating: Active, Functional, Running, Working
- Green - Term: Meeting, Period, Session, Sitting
- Blue - Things in a Camera Kit: Body, Flash, Lens, Strap
- Purple - Bird Plus Letter: Crowd, Gully, Puffing, Swank
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