Solve the NYT Connections Puzzle #582 (January 13, 2025) with these helpful hints and answers! This daily word puzzle challenges you to categorize seemingly random words into four mystery groups. Need a hand? This guide provides hints and solutions to crack the code.
The Words: Bank, Park, Book, Store, Reserve, Train, School, Pool, Earth, Signal, Inch, Coach, Turn, Glow, Guide, Brake.

General Hints:
- These categories aren't errand-related locations.
- No category uses the pattern "____ up."
- "Earth" and "Book" belong together.
Category Hints and Solutions:
Yellow (Easy): The theme involves instruction or tutoring.

Yellow Answer: Teach
Yellow Words: Coach, Guide, School, Train
Green (Medium): Think about a hidden supply or collection.

Green Answer: Cache
Green Words: Bank, Pool, Reserve, Store
Blue (Hard): Consider actions related to vehicle operation and guidance.

Blue Answer: Driving Instruction Directives
Blue Words: Brake, Park, Signal, Turn
Purple (Tricky): Each word can be followed by a four-letter animal to form a common phrase.

Purple Answer: ____ Worm
Purple Words: Book, Earth, Glow, Inch
Complete Solution:

- 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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