The New York Times Connections puzzle #577, for January 8th, 2025, presents a challenging word association game. This article provides comprehensive hints, clues, and the complete solution to help you conquer this brain teaser.
The Puzzle: Sixteen words are presented, requiring categorization into four mystery themes. The words are: Pick, Memory, Limb, Biscuit, Trunk, Drumstick, Corn, Branch, Ear, Wing, Stained, Bow, Lincoln, Mallet, Tusk, and Division.
General Hints:
- The categories do not relate to food types.
- The categories do not focus on tree parts or limb names.
- "Corn" and "Stained" belong to the same group.
Category Solutions:
The following sections reveal hints and answers for each category, progressing from easier to more difficult. Remember to try solving it yourself before looking at the answers!
Yellow Category (Easy):
- Hints: A part of a whole, a segment.
- Answer: Section
- Words: Branch, Division, Limb, Wing
Green Category (Medium):
- Hints: Additional parts needed to play instruments.
- Answer: Accessories for Playing an Instrument
- Words: Bow, Drumstick, Mallet, Pick
Blue Category (Hard):
- Hints: Parts of a large, gray animal.
- Answer: Distinctive Features of an Elephant
- Words: Ear, Memory, Trunk, Tusk
Purple Category (Tricky):
- Hints: Other words that fit this category: Vein, Kitty, Trapped.
- Answer: Words Misspelled in Nu Metal Band Names
- Words: Biscuit, Corn, Lincoln, Stained
Complete Solution:
- Yellow - Section: Branch, Division, Limb, Wing
- Green - Accessories for Playing an Instrument: Bow, Drumstick, Mallet, Pick
- Blue - Distinctive Features of an Elephant: Ear, Memory, Trunk, Tusk
- Purple - Words Misspelled in Nu Metal Band Names: Biscuit, Corn, Lincoln, Stained
Ready to test your skills? Visit the New York Times Games Connections website to play!
