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

Author: Skylar Feb 07,2025

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.

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General Hints:

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  1. The themes avoid horror films and journeys.
  2. Legal and Sales belong together.

Category Hints and Solutions:

Yellow Category (Easy):

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Hint: Small, non-storefront sales locations.

Answer: Vendor's Spot at a Market

Words: Booth, Stall, Stand, Table

Green Category (Medium):

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Hint: Dog training instructions.

Answer: Dog Commands

Words: Come, Heel, Sit, Stay

Blue Category (Hard):

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Hint: Business divisions.

Answer: Corporate Departments

Words: Finance, IT, Legal, Sales

Purple Category (Tricky):

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Hint: Final words of "America the Beautiful."

Answer: Last Words in "America the Beautiful"

Words: From, Sea, Shining, To

Complete Solution:

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  • 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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