The Connections puzzle game is back with another intriguing challenge that requires you to categorize sixteen words into four distinct groups. The goal is to make fewer than four mistakes while sorting these words into their correct categories, using only the words themselves as clues. If you're already a fan of Connections, you know how tough it can get. But don't worry—this article is here to help you with hints, spoilers, category clues, and more to conquer today's puzzle.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #585 for January 16, 2025
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The Connections puzzle for today includes the following words: Market, Switch, Plant, Mall, Trade, Gym, Outlet, Asset, Rug, Business, Mole, Sconce, Pack, Agent, Baseboard, and Commerce.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle
-------------------------------------If you need a hint or a spoiler to get started on the right path, you'll find them below. Each section can be opened with the "Read More" button.
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle
Here are some hints to guide you:
None of these words represent common places to visit or shop.
"Asset" and "Mole" belong to the same group.
"Mall" and "Pack" fall into the same category.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are hints for the yellow/straightforward category: Economic exchange.
Yellow Connections Category Answer
The category for the yellow/straightforward Connections is Buying and Selling.
Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the yellow/straightforward Connections is Buying and Selling.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Business, Commerce, Market, Trade.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are hints for the green/medium difficulty category: Other items in this category might include a fireplace, a TV, a window, or crown molding.
Green Connections Category Answer
The category for the green/medium difficulty Connections is Installed On a Wall.
Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the green/medium difficulty Connections is Installed On a Wall.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Baseboard, Outlet, Sconce, Switch.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are hints for the blue/difficult category: Informer, operative.
Blue Connections Category Answer
The category for the blue/difficult Connections is Spy.
Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the blue/difficult Connections is Spy.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Agent, Asset, Mole, Plant.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are hints for the purple/tricky category: All four words can be followed by the same three-letter animal word to form common phrases.
Purple Connections Category Answer
The category for the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is ___ Rat.
Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is ___ Rat.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are: Gym, Mall, Pack, Rug.
Answers for Today's NYT Connections #585 for January 16, 2025
--------------------------------------------------------------Looking for the complete solution to today's puzzle? Here's the full breakdown of all the categories and their corresponding words.
- 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
Ready to tackle the puzzle yourself? Visit the New York Times Games Connections website, accessible on nearly any device with a browser.
