The New York Times Connections puzzle returns with another challenging word puzzle. If you're stuck on this 16-word brain teaser 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 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:
The following sections offer hints of varying difficulty levels. Expand each section to reveal more clues.
General Hints for the Entire Puzzle
Consider these:
- The categories don't relate to street signs.
- The categories don't relate to corn.
- "Mute" and "Stop" belong in the same group.
Yellow Category Hints (Easy)
Think about how you might describe a small, quiet town.
Yellow Category Solution
The category is: Hardly Bustling.
Yellow Category Solution and Words
The category is: Hardly Bustling. The words are: Calm, Quiet, Sleepy, Slow.
Green Category Hints (Medium)
Consider the concept of financial gain or income.
Green Category Solution
The category is: Earn.
Green Category Solution and Words
The category is: Earn. 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 and Words
The category is: Remote Control Functions. The words are: Home, Mute, Stop, Volume.
Purple Category Hints (Tricky)
Each word can be combined with a specific four-letter word to create a common compound word.
Purple Category Solution
The category is: Words Before Drum.
Purple Category Solution and Words
The category is: Words Before Drum. 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.
