Connections returns with another brain-bending puzzle! To conquer this challenge, you must correctly categorize all sixteen words with fewer than four errors. The words themselves are your only clues.
Experienced Connections players know the difficulty this game can present. Need assistance? This guide offers hints, solutions, category clues, and more.
Words in NYT Connections Puzzle #585 (January 16, 2025):
The puzzle includes: Market, Switch, Plant, Mall, Trade, Gym, Outlet, Asset, Rug, Business, Mole, Sconce, Pack, Agent, Baseboard, Commerce.
NYT Connections Puzzle Hints & Solutions:
Expand the sections below for hints and answers.
General Hints for the Entire Puzzle
Consider these:
- These aren't typical errand locations or shopping destinations.
- "Asset" and "Mole" belong together.
- "Mall" and "Pack" share a category.
Yellow Category Hints (Easier)
Think about economic transactions.
Yellow Category Solution
The category is Buying and Selling.
Yellow Category Solution & Words
Buying and Selling: Business, Commerce, Market, Trade.
Green Category Hints (Medium)
Consider other items commonly found affixed to walls: fireplaces, televisions, windows, crown molding.
Green Category Solution
The category is Installed On a Wall.
Green Category Solution & Words
Installed On a Wall: Baseboard, Outlet, Sconce, Switch.
Blue Category Hints (Harder)
Think: Informant, undercover agent.
Blue Category Solution
The category is Spy.
Blue Category Solution & Words
Spy: Agent, Asset, Mole, Plant.
Purple Category Hints (Tricky)
Each of these words can be combined with a three-letter animal to form a common phrase.
Purple Category Solution
The category is ___ Rat.
Purple Category Solution & Words
___ Rat: Gym, Mall, Pack, Rug.
Complete Solutions for NYT Connections #585 (January 16, 2025):
- Yellow - Buying and Selling: Business, Commerce, Market, Trade
- Green - Installed On a Wall: Baseboard, Outlet, Sconce, Switch
- Blue - Spy: Agent, Asset, Mole, Plant
- Purple - ___ Rat: Gym, Mall, Pack, Rug
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