Issue #596 Mon 27 Jan
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — January 27, 2025
Today's grid requires a steady hand to navigate the tight clusters. Expect a few misdirection points where the wordplay demands a second look before committing.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A silver spoon resting on the edge of a saucer, waiting for the dinner party to begin.
Culinary quantities
Synonyms for a portion
Members are 4–8 letters; first letters B, M, S, T.
SMALL AMOUNT OF FOOD TO TRY
One is BITE.
BITE · MOUTHFUL · SAMPLE · TASTE
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The rough texture of a pine trunk or the smooth surface of a river stone held in the palm.
Biological defenses
Synonyms for exterior layers
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters B, S.
PROTECTIVE COVERINGS IN NATURE
One is BARK.
BARK · SCALES · SHELL · SKIN
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
The dark green bottle kept in the pantry, distinct from the vinegar next to it.
Consumer goods labels
Sequential components of a common phrase
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters E, O, V.
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
One is EXTRA.
EXTRA · OIL · OLIVE · VIRGIN
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
The quiet hum of a snowy mountain hotel lobby where someone left a single chair overturned.
Horror cinema
Iconic items and characters
Members are 3–10 letters; first letters A, H, T.
SEEN IN "THE SHINING"
One is AXE.
AXE · HEDGE MAZE · TWINS · TYPEWRITER
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Complete Connections answer
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SMALL AMOUNT OF FOOD TO TRYBITE · MOUTHFUL · SAMPLE · TASTE
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Reveal the green group
PROTECTIVE COVERINGS IN NATUREBARK · SCALES · SHELL · SKIN
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Reveal the blue group
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OILEXTRA · OIL · OLIVE · VIRGIN
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SEEN IN "THE SHINING"AXE · HEDGE MAZE · TWINS · TYPEWRITER
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on January 27, 2025. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Connections answer for January 27, 2025, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on January 27, 2025?
NYT Connections on January 27, 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 27, 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 #596?
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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