Connections returns with another brain-teaser! To conquer this puzzle, you must categorize sixteen words with fewer than four errors. The only clue? The words themselves.
Experienced Connections players know the challenge. Need assistance? This guide provides hints, solutions, and category clues.
NYT Connections Puzzle #585 (January 16, 2025) Words:
The puzzle includes: Market, Switch, Plant, Mall, Trade, Gym, Outlet, Asset, Rug, Business, Mole, Sconce, Pack, Agent, Baseboard, Commerce.
Hints and Solutions:
General Hints:
- These aren't typical errand destinations or shops.
- "Asset" and "Mole" belong together.
- "Mall" and "Pack" share a category.
Yellow Category (Easy):
Hint: Economic transactions.
Yellow Category Solution: Buying and Selling.
Words: Business, Commerce, Market, Trade
Green Category (Medium):
Hint: Consider fireplaces, TVs, windows, or crown molding.
Green Category Solution: Installed On a Wall.
Words: Baseboard, Outlet, Sconce, Switch
Blue Category (Hard):
Hint: Consider "informer" or "operative."
Blue Category Solution: Spy.
Words: Agent, Asset, Mole, Plant
Purple Category (Tricky):
Hint: Each word can be followed by a three-letter animal to form a common phrase.
Purple Category Solution: ___ Rat.
Words: Gym, Mall, Pack, Rug
Complete Solution:
- 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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