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The New York Times Games presents Connections, a daily word puzzle. The challenge: categorize words into themed groups, using only the words themselves as clues. And be warned – mistakes are limited!
Connections puzzles can be notoriously challenging. Misinterpreting clues or making incorrect pairings can quickly lead to defeat. This guide offers assistance for those who find themselves stumped.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #579 for January 10, 2025
Today's puzzle features: Sugar, Goat, Relax, Orange, Host, Rest, Door, Hinge, Easy, Rye, Depend, Car, Rely, Chill, Enough, and Bitters.
What are Bitters?
Bitters are a non-alcoholic liquid or syrup, typically added to cocktails, characterized by a bitter or bittersweet taste. Popular examples include orange bitters and Angostura bitters.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle
The following sections provide hints to aid in solving this New York Times Games Connections puzzle. Each offers a different type of clue.
General Hints for the Entire Puzzle
Consider these hints:
- The solution doesn't involve rest or relaxation themes, though that might be a tempting initial thought.
- "Door" and "Goat" belong in the same category.
- "Bitters" and "Orange" are grouped together.
read more### Yellow Category Hints
Hints for the yellow/easier category: Think about dependence or conditions.
read more### Yellow Category Answer
The yellow category is "Dependent Upon."
read more### Yellow Category Answer and Words
The yellow category is "Dependent Upon," encompassing: Depend, Hinge, Rely, Rest.
read more### Green Category Hints
Hints for the green/medium category: Words associated with calming or relaxing.
read more### Green Category Answer
The green category is "Relaxation."
read more### Green Category Answer and Words
The green category is "Relaxation," including: Chill, Easy, Enough, Relax.
read more### Blue Category Hints
Hints for the blue/harder category: Consider the ingredients of a classic cocktail.
read more### Blue Category Answer
The blue category is "Old Fashioned Cocktail Ingredients."
read more### Blue Category Answer and Words
The blue category is "Old Fashioned Cocktail Ingredients," with: Bitters, Orange, Rye, Sugar.
read more### Purple Category Hints
Hints for the purple/most difficult category: This relates to a famous probability puzzle.
read more### Purple Category Answer
The purple category is "Monty Hall Problem."
read more### Purple Category Answer and Words
The purple category is "Monty Hall Problem," containing: Car, Door, Goat, Host.
read moreAnswers for Today's NYT Connections #579 for January 10, 2025
The complete solution is below.
- Yellow - Dependent Upon: Depend, Hinge, Rely, Rest
- Green - Relaxation: Chill, Easy, Enough, Relax
- Blue - Old Fashioned Cocktail Ingredients: Bitters, Orange, Rye, Sugar
- Purple - Monty Hall Problem: Car, Door, Goat, Host
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