Solve the NYT Connections Puzzle #575 (January 6, 2025)
This article provides solutions for the New York Times Connections puzzle #575, released on January 6, 2025. The puzzle challenges players to categorize a list of words into four hidden categories.
The words are: Blanket, Boot, Breeze, Rum, Picnic, Pant, Umbrella, Pie, Heave, Ars, ABC, General, Broad, Gasp, But, and Puff.
Note: The definition of "Ars" is not relevant to solving the puzzle.
Hints & Solutions:
Several hints are provided, broken down by color-coded category, to guide you through the solution. Each section below reveals progressively more information, culminating in the complete answer for each category.
Yellow Category (Easy):
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Hint: Think about actions related to breathing heavily.
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Answer: Breathe Hard
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Words: Gasp, Heave, Pant, Puff
Green Category (Medium):
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Hint: Consider words that describe something wide-ranging or encompassing.
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Answer: Catchall
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Words: Blanket, Broad, General, Umbrella
Blue Category (Hard):
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Hint: These words represent simple or straightforward concepts using figurative language.
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Answer: Metaphors for Easy Things
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Words: ABC, Breeze, Picnic, Pie
Purple Category (Tricky):
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Hint: Consider synonyms for a specific body part, removing the last letter.
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Answer: Synonyms for Rear End Minus Last Letter
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Words: Ars, Boot, But, Rum
Complete Solution Summary:
- 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
To play the game, visit the New York Times Games Connections website.
