Connections returns with another brain-teaser! To conquer this puzzle, limit your mistakes to under four while correctly categorizing all sixteen words. Your only guide? The words themselves.
Experienced Connections players know the challenge this game presents. Need assistance? This guide offers hints, solutions, category clues, and more.
NYT Connections Puzzle #585 Words (January 16, 2025)
Today's puzzle includes: Market, Switch, Plant, Mall, Trade, Gym, Outlet, Asset, Rug, Business, Mole, Sconce, Pack, Agent, Baseboard, Commerce.
NYT Connections Puzzle Hints & Solutions
Need a nudge in the right direction? Expand the sections below for hints and answers.
General Hints:
- These aren't typical errand-running or shopping destinations.
- "Asset" and "Mole" belong together.
- "Mall" and "Pack" share a category.
Yellow Category (Easy): Hints
Hint: Think economic transactions.
Yellow Category (Easy): Answer
Answer: Buying and Selling
Yellow Category (Easy): Answer & Words
Answer: Buying and Selling; Words: Business, Commerce, Market, Trade
Green Category (Medium): Hints
Hint: Consider other items found on walls: fireplaces, TVs, windows, crown molding.
Green Category (Medium): Answer
Answer: Installed On a Wall
Green Category (Medium): Answer & Words
Answer: Installed On a Wall; Words: Baseboard, Outlet, Sconce, Switch
Blue Category (Hard): Hints
Hint: Think informants, operatives.
Blue Category (Hard): Answer
Answer: Spy
Blue Category (Hard): Answer & Words
Answer: Spy; Words: Agent, Asset, Mole, Plant
Purple Category (Tricky): Hints
Hint: Each word can be followed by a three-letter animal to form common phrases.
Purple Category (Tricky): Answer
Answer: ___ Rat
Purple Category (Tricky): Answer & Words
Answer: ___ Rat; Words: Gym, Mall, Pack, Rug
Complete Answers for NYT Connections #585
- Yellow - Buying and Selling: Business, Commerce, Market, Trade
- Green - Installed On a Wall: Baseboard, Outlet, Sconce, Switch
- Blue - Spy: Agent, Asset, Mole, Plant
- Purple - ___ Rat: Gym, Mall, Pack, Rug
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