Connections is back with another challenging puzzle that's sure to test your skills. With sixteen words to sort into secret categories, it's a game that requires precision and strategy. If you're finding today's puzzle particularly tough, you're in good company—even seasoned players might struggle with this one. This article is here to guide you through the process, offering hints and, if needed, the full solutions.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #583 for January 14, 2025
Today's Connections puzzle features the words: Working, Session, Body, Crowd, Puffing, Running, Swank, Flash, Sitting, Active, Gully, Period, Strap, Meeting, Functional, and Lens.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle
Below, you'll find various hints to help you navigate today's puzzle. Each hint is categorized to match the difficulty level of the Connections groups. Click the "Read More" button under each header to reveal the hints.
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle
Here are some general tips to keep in mind:
- None of the groups are related to exercises or exercising.
- Gully and Puffing belong to the same group.
- Body and Flash are categorized together.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
For the yellow/straightforward category, consider this hint: The machines are ___ as intended.
Yellow Connections Category Answer
The category for the yellow/straightforward Connections is Operating.
Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the yellow/straightforward Connections is Operating.
The four words for this group are: Active, Functional, Running, Working.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
For the green/medium difficulty category, consider this hint: A duration, a semester, perhaps.
Green Connections Category Answer
The category for the green/medium difficulty Connections is Term.
Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the green/medium difficulty Connections is Term.
The four words for this group are: Meeting, Period, Session, Sitting.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
For the blue/difficult category, consider this hint: Everything you need to take a photo (and more!).
Blue Connections Category Answer
The category for the blue/difficult Connections is Things in a Camera Kit.
Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the blue/difficult Connections is Things in a Camera Kit.
The four words for this group are: Body, Flash, Lens, Strap.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
For the purple/tricky category, consider this hint: This category won't make sense until you take all the final letters off of the words.
Purple Connections Category Answer
The category for the purple/tricky difficulty in the New York Times Connections is Bird Plus Letter.
Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Bird Plus Letter.
The four words for this group are: Crowd, Gully, Puffing, Swank.
Answers for Today's NYT Connections #583 for January 14, 2025
Looking for the full answers to today's challenging puzzle? You can find them below. Click the "Read More" button to reveal the complete solutions.
- 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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