Connections is back with another stimulating puzzle to decipher. To win, you'll need to categorize all sixteen words correctly while making fewer than four errors. The only clues you receive are the words themselves.
If you're already acquainted with Connections gameplay, you know its complexity. For those seeking assistance, this article offers valuable hints, spoilers, category clues, and comprehensive guidance.
Today's NYT Connections Puzzle #585 Words (January 16, 2025)
Today's puzzle features these words: Market, Switch, Plant, Mall, Trade, Gym, Outlet, Asset, Rug, Business, Mole, Sconce, Pack, Agent, Baseboard, and Commerce.
NYT Connections Puzzle Clues
Whether you need subtle hints or direct spoilers to navigate this engaging puzzle game, explore the sections below using the Read More buttons.
Overall Puzzle Guidance
Key insights:
1. These words don't represent typical shopping destinations or errand locations.
2. Asset and Mole belong together.
3. Mall and Pack share a category.
read moreEasiest Category Clues
Clue for the simplest (yellow) category: Financial transactions.
read moreSimplest Category Revealed
The yellow category focuses on Commercial Transactions.
read moreSimplest Category Solutions
Yellow category solution: Commercial Transactions.
Matching words: Business, Commerce, Market, Trade.
read moreIntermediate Category Clues
Clue for medium (green) category: Similar items include fireplaces, TVs, windows, and crown molding.
read moreIntermediate Category Revealed
The green category represents Wall-Mounted Fixtures.
read moreIntermediate Category Solutions
Green category solution: Wall-Mounted Fixtures.
Matching words: Baseboard, Outlet, Sconce, Switch.
read moreDifficult Category Clues
Clue for hard (blue) category: Undercover terms.
read moreDifficult Category Revealed
The blue category identifies Espionage Terminology.
read moreDifficult Category Solutions
Blue category solution: Espionage Terminology.
Matching words: Agent, Asset, Mole, Plant.
read moreMost Challenging Category Clues
Clue for the trickiest (purple) category: Each word pairs with "rat" to form common compound terms.
read moreMost Challenging Category Revealed
The purple category represents ____ Rat combinations.
read moreMost Challenging Category Solutions
Purple category solution: ____ Rat phrases.
Matching words: Gym, Mall, Pack, Rug.
read moreComplete NYT Connections #585 Solutions (January 16, 2025)
For the complete solution to today's puzzle, including all categories and their corresponding words, expand the section below.
- Yellow - Commercial Transactions: Business, Commerce, Market, Trade
- Green - Wall-Mounted Fixtures: Baseboard, Outlet, Sconce, Switch
- Blue - Espionage Terminology: Agent, Asset, Mole, Plant
- Purple - ____ Rat combinations: Gym, Mall, Pack, Rug
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