Connections is back with another challenging puzzle, featuring a set of sixteen words that require careful categorization. To succeed, it's crucial to minimize errors as you sort these words into their secret categories. This puzzle can be tough, even for seasoned players familiar with the game's mechanics. Whether you're looking for hints or outright answers, this article has you covered to help you conquer today's challenge.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #583 for January 14, 2025
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Today's Connections puzzle includes the words: Working, Session, Body, Crowd, Puffing, Running, Swank, Flash, Sitting, Active, Gully, Period, Strap, Meeting, Functional, and Lens.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle
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Below, you'll find various hints to assist you with this engaging puzzle game. Navigate to the section you're interested in and click the "Read More" button to access the detailed hints.
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle
Here are some general hints to guide you:
None of these groups are related to exercises or physical activities.
The words "Gully" and "Puffing" belong in the same category.
"Body" and "Flash" are part of the same group.
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Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
For the yellow/straightforward category, consider this hint: The machines are operating as intended.
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Yellow Connections Category Answer
The category for the yellow/straightforward Connections is "Operating."
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Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the yellow/straightforward Connections is "Operating."
The four words for this group are: Active, Functional, Running, Working.
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Green NYT Connections Category Hints
For the green/medium difficulty category, think about this hint: A duration, a semester, perhaps.
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Green Connections Category Answer
The category for the green/medium difficulty Connections is "Term."
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Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the green/medium difficulty Connections is "Term."
The four words for this group are: Meeting, Period, Session, Sitting.
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Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
For the blue/difficult category, consider this hint: Everything you need to take a photo (and more!)
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Blue Connections Category Answer
The category for the blue/difficult Connections is "Things in a Camera Kit."
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Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the blue/difficult Connections is "Things in a Camera Kit."
The four words for this group are: Body, Flash, Lens, Strap.
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Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
For the purple/tricky category, here's a hint: This category won't make sense until you take all the final letters off of the words.
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Purple Connections Category Answer
The category for the purple/tricky difficulty in the New York Times Connections is "Bird Plus Letter."
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Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is "Bird Plus Letter."
The four words for this group are: Crowd, Gully, Puffing, Swank.
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Answers for Today's NYT Connections #583 for January 14, 2025
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If you're looking for the complete solution to today's challenging puzzle, you can find it below. Click the "Read More" button to reveal the answers.

- Yellow - Operating: Active, Functional, Running, Working
- Green - Term: Meeting, Period, Session, Sitting
- Blue - Things in a Camera Kit: Body, Flash, Lens, Strap
- Purple - Bird Plus Letter: Crowd, Gully, Puffing, Swank

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