The New York Times Connections puzzle returns with another challenging word game. If you're stuck on this 16-word puzzle and running low on attempts, this guide offers assistance.
This article provides hints, category clues, and solutions without revealing 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, Calm.
NYT Connections Puzzle Hints:
The following sections offer hints of varying levels of detail.
General Hints:
Here are some general clues:
- The categories aren't related to street signs.
- The categories aren't about corn.
- "Mute" and "Stop" belong to the same group.
Yellow Category Hints (Easy):
Think about descriptors for a small, possibly quiet, town.
Yellow Category Solution:
The category is "Hardly Bustling."
Yellow Category Solution & Words:
The category is "Hardly Bustling," and the words are: Calm, Quiet, Sleepy, Slow.
Green Category Hints (Medium):
Consider the concept of earnings or income.
Green Category Solution:
The category is "Earn."
Green Category Solution & Words:
The category is "Earn," and the words are: Gross, Make, Net, Yield.
Blue Category Hints (Hard):
Think about the functions controlled by a remote.
Blue Category Solution:
The category is "Remote Control Functions."
Blue Category Solution & Words:
The category is "Remote Control Functions," and the words are: Home, Mute, Stop, Volume.
Purple Category Hints (Tricky):
Each word can be combined with a four-letter word to create a common compound word.
Purple Category Solution:
The category is "Words Before Drum."
Purple Category Solution & Words:
The category is "Words Before Drum," and the words are: Ear, Kettle, Oil, Snare.
Complete Solutions 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
Play the game on the New York Times Games Connections website.
