The New York Times Connections puzzle returns with another challenging word game. If you're stumped by this set of sixteen words and running low on attempts, this guide offers assistance.
This article provides hints, category clues, and solutions, omitting only the game's rules. Whether you need a subtle nudge or the complete answer, you'll find it here.
Words in NYT Connections Puzzle #574 (January 5, 2025)
The puzzle includes: Stop, Gross, Make, Home, Yield, Volume, Slow, Snare, Quiet, Kettle, Net, Mute, Ear, Sleepy, Oil, and Calm.
NYT Connections Puzzle Hints
Detailed hints are provided below, categorized by difficulty.
General Hints for the Entire Puzzle
Consider these:
- The categories do not relate to street signs.
- The categories do not relate to corn.
- "Mute" and "Stop" belong in the same group.
Yellow Category Hints (Easy)
Think of a descriptor for a small, possibly quiet town.
Yellow Category Answer
The category is "Hardly Bustling."
Yellow Category Answer and Words
The category is "Hardly Bustling," including: Calm, Quiet, Sleepy, Slow.
Green Category Hints (Medium)
Consider the concept of financial gain or income.
Green Category Answer
The category is "Earn."
Green Category Answer and Words
The category is "Earn," including: Gross, Make, Net, Yield.
Blue Category Hints (Hard)
Think about the functions controlled by a remote.
Blue Category Answer
The category is "Remote Control Functions."
Blue Category Answer and Words
The category is "Remote Control Functions," including: Home, Mute, Stop, Volume.
Purple Category Hints (Tricky)
Each word can be combined with a four-letter word to create a common compound term.
Purple Category Answer
The category is "Words Before Drum."
Purple Category Answer and Words
The category is "Words Before Drum," including: Ear, Kettle, Oil, Snare.
Complete Answers for NYT Connections #574 (January 5, 2025)
- Yellow - Hardly Bustling: Calm, Quiet, Sleepy, Slow
- Green - Earn: Gross, Make, Net, Yield
- Blue - Remote Control Functions: Home, Mute, Stop, Volume
- Purple - Words Before Drum: Ear, Kettle, Oil, Snare
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