Connections is a daily word puzzle presenting sixteen words without hints. The challenge is to categorize these words into four groups, with limited incorrect attempts allowed.
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 movies or journeys.
- Legal and Sales belong together.
Category Hints and Solutions:
Yellow (Easy):
- Hint: Small, non-storefront sales locations.
- Answer: Vendor's Spot at a Market
- Words: Booth, Stall, Stand, Table
Green (Medium):
- Hint: Dog training instructions.
- Answer: Dog Commands
- Words: Come, Heel, Sit, Stay
Blue (Difficult):
- Hint: Business divisions.
- Answer: Corporate Departments
- Words: Finance, IT, Legal, Sales
Purple (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
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