New York Times Games' daily word puzzle, Connections, challenges you to categorize a set of seemingly unrelated words into four mystery groups. The only clues? The words themselves. Even seasoned Connections players can find today's puzzle, #582 (January 13, 2025), particularly tricky.
If you're stuck and need a helping hand, this guide provides hints and solutions to get you back on track.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #582 for January 13, 2025
The words are: Bank, Park, Book, Store, Reserve, Train, School, Pool, Earth, Signal, Inch, Coach, Turn, Glow, Guide, and Brake.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle
Need a little nudge? The following sections offer hints, spoilers, and solutions of varying levels of detail. Proceed with caution!
General Hints for the Entire Puzzle
- These categories aren't about everyday errands.
- No category is of the form "\_\_\_\_ up".
- Earth and Book belong in the same category.
Yellow Category Hints
Hint: To instruct, to tutor.
Yellow Category Answer
The category is: Teach.
Yellow Category Answer and Words
The category is: Teach. The words are: Coach, Guide, School, Train.
Green Category Hints
Hint: A hoard, a stash.
Green Category Answer
The category is: Cache.
Green Category Answer and Words
The category is: Cache. The words are: Bank, Pool, Reserve, Store.
Blue Category Hints
Hint: Other words that fit: Change lanes, drive, parallel park, make a U-turn.
Blue Category Answer
The category is: Driving Instruction Directives.
Blue Category Answer and Words
The category is: Driving Instruction Directives. The words are: Brake, Park, Signal, Turn.
Purple Category Hints
Hint: Each word can be followed by the same four-letter animal word to create common phrases.
Purple Category Answer
The category is: \_\_\_\_ Worm.
Purple Category Answer and Words
The category is: \_\_\_\_ Worm. The words are: Book, Earth, Glow, Inch.
Answers for NYT Connections #582 (January 13, 2025)
- Yellow - Teach: Coach, Guide, School, Train
- Green - Cache: Bank, Pool, Reserve, Store
- Blue - Driving Instruction Directives: Brake, Park, Signal, Turn
- Purple - \_\_\_\_ Worm: Book, Earth, Glow, Inch
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