Connections is the New York Times' popular daily word grouping game that challenges players to find common links between 16 seemingly unrelated terms. Each puzzle hides four secret categories, and today's January 13th edition features these fascinating words:
The current Connections puzzle (#582) presents these terms: Bank, Park, Book, Store, Reserve, Train, School, Pool, Earth, Signal, Inch, Coach, Turn, Glow, Guide, and Brake.
Strategic Hints for Today's Connections Challenge
If you're stuck on today's brain-teasing puzzle, these progressive clues will help guide you toward the solutions without completely giving away the answers.
Broad Puzzle Clues
- The categories don't involve locations for everyday errands
- None follow the "[word] up" pattern
- 'Earth' and 'Book' share a category
Yellow (Easiest) Category Clues
This straightforward group relates to concepts involving education and instruction.
Yellow Category Reveal
Teaching Methods: Coach, Guide, School, Train
Green (Medium) Category Clues
This group connects words describing stored reserves or collections.
Green Category Reveal
Storage Terminology: Bank, Pool, Reserve, Store
Blue (Difficult) Category Clues
These terms all relate to vehicle operation commands.
Blue Category Reveal
Driving Commands: Brake, Park, Signal, Turn
Purple (Trickiest) Category Clues
Each word pairs with "Worm" to form common phrases.
Purple Category Reveal
___ Worm Combinations: Book, Earth, Glow, Inch
Complete Solution for January 13th Puzzle
- Yellow - Teaching Methods: Coach, Guide, School, Train
- Green - Storage Terminology: Bank, Pool, Reserve, Store
- Blue - Driving Commands: Brake, Park, Signal, Turn
- Purple - ___ Worm Combinations: Book, Earth, Glow, Inch
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