The New York Times Connections puzzle #575 for January 6th, 2025, presents a word grouping challenge. This article provides solutions and hints to help you conquer this brain teaser.
The puzzle words are: Blanket, Boot, Breeze, Rum, Picnic, Pant, Umbrella, Pie, Heave, Ars, ABC, General, Broad, Gasp, But, and Puff.
What is Ars?
The definition of "ARS" isn't crucial to solving the puzzle; it's an acronym with multiple meanings.
Hints & Solutions:
Several hints are provided, categorized by color-coded difficulty levels within the game:
General Hints:
- The groups don't relate to rainy-day items.
- No categories involve outdoor air movement.
- "Ars" and "But" belong together.
Yellow (Easy) Category:
Hint: Think "Give me a moment to catch my breath!"
Answer: Breathe Hard
Words: Gasp, Heave, Pant, Puff
Green (Medium) Category:
Hint: Something broad and comprehensive.
Answer: Catchall
Words: Blanket, Broad, General, Umbrella
Blue (Hard) Category:
Hint: This will be simple as ___!
Answer: Metaphors for Easy Things
Words: ABC, Breeze, Picnic, Pie
Purple (Tricky) Category:
Hint: Other words that could fit: Sea, As
Answer: Synonyms for Rear End Minus Last Letter
Words: Ars, Boot, But, Rum
Complete Solution:
- Yellow: Breathe Hard: Gasp, Heave, Pant, Puff
- Green: Catchall: Blanket, Broad, General, Umbrella
- Blue: Metaphors for Easy Things: ABC, Breeze, Picnic, Pie
- Purple: Synonyms for Rear End Minus Last Letter: Ars, Boot, But, Rum
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