Connections is a daily word puzzle presenting sixteen words without hints. The goal is to categorize these words into four groups with limited incorrect attempts.
This guide provides solutions and hints for NYT Connections Puzzle #578 (January 9, 2025).
Puzzle Words: Shining, Finance, Table, Sit, Stand, Stay, To, It, Sea, Stall, Come, From, Legal, Heel, Booth, Sales.
General Hints:
- The themes avoid horror films and journeys.
- Legal and Sales belong together.
Category Hints and Solutions:
Yellow Category (Easy):
Hint: Small, non-storefront sales locations.
Answer: Vendor's Spot at a Market
Words: Booth, Stall, Stand, Table
Green Category (Medium):
Hint: Dog training instructions.
Answer: Dog Commands
Words: Come, Heel, Sit, Stay
Blue Category (Hard):
Hint: Business divisions.
Answer: Corporate Departments
Words: Finance, IT, Legal, Sales
Purple Category (Tricky):
Hint: Final words of "America the Beautiful."
Answer: Last Words in "America the Beautiful"
Words: From, Sea, Shining, To
Complete Solution:
- 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
Play the game at the New York Times Games Connections website.