Connections is back with another challenging puzzle for players to tackle. If you're stuck on this set of sixteen words and running low on attempts, you might need a helping hand. Below, you'll find everything you need to solve this puzzle, from general hints to specific category clues, spoilers, and more. No matter what assistance you require to succeed, it's all covered here.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #574 for January 5, 2025
The Connections puzzle for today includes the following words: Stop, Gross, Make, Home, Yield, Volume, Slow, Snare, Quiet, Kettle, Net, Mute, Ear, Sleepy, Oil, and Calm.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle
Whether you're after a significant hint or just a slight nudge, you'll find a range of hints in the sections below. Click the "Read More" button to reveal the hints for this free puzzle game, similar to Wordle.
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle
Here are some general hints to guide you:
- None of these categories relate to street signs.
- None of these categories are connected to corn.
- Mute and Stop belong to the same group.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward category in this minimalist puzzle game: Think of a descriptor for a small town.
Yellow Connections Category Answer
The category for the yellow/straightforward Connections is "Hardly Bustling."
Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the yellow/straightforward Connections is "Hardly Bustling."
The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Calm, Quiet, Sleepy, Slow.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty category: Consider the amount you earn.
Green Connections Category Answer
The category for the green/medium difficulty Connections is "Earn."
Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the green/medium difficulty Connections is "Earn."
The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Gross, Make, Net, Yield.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult category in this free-to-play game: Think of buttons on a remote control.
Blue Connections Category Answer
The category for the blue/difficult Connections is "Remote Control Functions."
Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the blue/difficult Connections is "Remote Control Functions."
The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Home, Mute, Stop, Volume.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky category: All these words can be followed by the same four-letter word to form common phrases.
Purple Connections Category Answer
The category for the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is "Words Before Drum."
Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is "Words Before Drum."
The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Ear, Kettle, Oil, Snare.
Answers for Today's NYT Connections #574 for 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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