New York Times Connections Hints and Answers for #574 January 5, 2025
- By Jonathan
- May 18,2025
Connections is back with a challenging puzzle that's sure to test your word association skills. If you're stuck on today's puzzle and running low on tries, you've come to the right place for help. Below, you'll find everything you need to crack the puzzle, from general hints to specific category clues and full answers. Let's dive in and get you on track to solving Connections Puzzle #574 for January 5, 2025.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #574 for January 5, 2025
Today's puzzle contains 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 need a gentle nudge or a more detailed clue, the sections below have you covered. Use the "Read More" button to expand each section and uncover hints for this engaging word game similar to Wordle.
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle
Here are some general hints to get you started:
- None of these categories are about street signs.
- None of these categories are about corn.
- Mute and Stop belong in the same group.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward category: Think of a descriptor for a small, peaceful 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 or produce.
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: Think of buttons you might find 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
Below is the complete solution for the New York Times Games Connections for today. Click to reveal all the categories and their corresponding words.
- 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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