Issue #570 Wed 1 Jan
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — January 1, 2025
Today's grid requires a steady hand. You will find two groups that reward straightforward thinking and two that demand a closer look at the mechanics of the language.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A damp patch on the garden path after a heavy rain, or the slick surface of a creek bed.
Biological classifications
Direct synonyms
Members are 3–10 letters; first letters E, S.
SLIMY ANIMALS
One is EARTHWORM.
EARTHWORM · EEL · SALAMANDER · SLUG
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The dial on a camping lantern, a child's toy left in the dark, or the faint shimmer of a watch face at 3 a.m.
Physical phenomena
Direct synonyms
Members are 6–9 letters; first letters A, F, G, R.
THINGS THAT LUMINESCE
One is AURORA.
AURORA · FIREFLY · GLOWSTICK · RADIUM
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A postcard from a trip abroad, featuring a bicycle leaning against a brick wall.
Cultural iconography
Direct synonyms
Members are 4–8 letters; first letters C, T, W.
DUTCH SYMBOLS
One is CANAL.
CANAL · CLOG · TULIP · WINDMILL
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
The sudden tension in your stomach when the elevator drops, or the heavy weight of a stone hitting a pond.
Linguistic compounds
Suffix-based wordplay
Members are 7–9 letters; first letters G, R, S, W.
ENDING WITH SYNONYMS FOR “PLUNGE”
One is GATECRASH.
GATECRASH · RAINDROP · SKYDIVE · WATERFALL
Spoiler zone
Complete Connections answer
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SLIMY ANIMALSEARTHWORM · EEL · SALAMANDER · SLUG
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THINGS THAT LUMINESCEAURORA · FIREFLY · GLOWSTICK · RADIUM
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DUTCH SYMBOLSCANAL · CLOG · TULIP · WINDMILL
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ENDING WITH SYNONYMS FOR “PLUNGE”GATECRASH · RAINDROP · SKYDIVE · WATERFALL
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How hard is NYT Connections on January 1, 2025?
NYT Connections on January 1, 2025 rates 3 out of 4 on our difficulty scale — a tougher-than-average puzzle. As always you sort sixteen words into four colour-coded groups, and our hints tease what links each group without ever naming the words.
What's a spoiler-free hint for NYT Connections on January 1, 2025?
The hint ladder above starts with a one-line vibe for each of the four groups, then adds the connecting idea, then the wording of each category. You climb only as far as you need, and no grouped words are shown until the final reveal.
How many groups are in NYT Connections #570?
Four groups of four, ordered from the gentlest to the trickiest. For the categories and the sixteen words themselves, open the answer section on this page — the hints here keep them hidden.
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