New York Times Connections Hints and Answers for #578 January 9, 2025

If you're a fan of word puzzles and enjoy the challenge of sorting through a set of words to find their connections, then you're in the right place. The New York Times' Connections puzzle is a daily delight that tests your ability to categorize sixteen words into four distinct groups. With only a few mistakes allowed before you're out, it can be quite the brain teaser. If you're well-versed in playing Connections but find yourself stuck on today's puzzle, this guide is here to help you navigate through it successfully, offering everything from general hints to full spoilers and solutions.

Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #578 for January 9, 2025

Today's Connections puzzle includes the following words: Shining, Finance, Table, Sit, Stand, Stay, To, It, Sea, Stall, Come, From, Legal, Heel, Booth, and Sales.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle

Below, you'll find various hints and spoilers in expandable sections to guide you closer to solving this engaging puzzle. Click on the "Read More" link under each section to reveal the hints.

Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle

Here are some general hints to consider:

1. None of the groups are related to horror movies.
2. None of these groups involve traveling from one place to another.
3. The words "Legal" and "Sales" belong to the same category.

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Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints

For the yellow category, think of a small place where goods are sold that isn't a store front or online.

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Yellow Connections Category Answer

The yellow category is titled "Vendor's Spot at a Market."

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Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer for the yellow category is "Vendor's Spot at a Market," and the four words are: Booth, Stall, Stand, Table.

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Green NYT Connections Category Hints

The green category involves commands you might teach your dog.

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Green Connections Category Answer

The green category is "Dog Commands."

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Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer for the green category is "Dog Commands," and the four words are: Come, Heel, Sit, Stay.

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Blue NYT Connections Category Hints

The blue category relates to different parts of a business.

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Blue Connections Category Answer

The blue category is "Corporate Departments."

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Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer for the blue category is "Corporate Departments," and the four words are: Finance, IT, Legal, Sales.

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Purple NYT Connections Category Hints

The purple category hints at the final sentence in a well-known American song.

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Purple Connections Category Answer

The purple category is "Last Words in 'America the Beautiful.'"

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Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer for the purple category is "Last Words in 'America the Beautiful,'" and the four words are: From, Sea, Shining, To.

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Answers for Today's NYT Connections #578 for January 9, 2025

If you're looking for the complete solution to today's Connections puzzle, you'll find all the categories and their corresponding words listed below.

• Yellow - Vendor's Spot at a Market: Booth, Stall, Stand, Table
• Green - Dog Commands: Come, Heel, Sit, Stay
• Blue - Corporate Departments: Finance, IT, Legal, Sales
• Purple - Last Words in "America the Beautiful": From, Sea, Shining, To

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