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NYT Connections Hints and Answers for Puzzle #585, Jan 16, 2025

Author : Adam

Apr 17,2025

Connections is back with another challenging puzzle that's sure to test your cognitive skills. To emerge victorious, you'll need to categorize all sixteen words into their respective groups while making fewer than four mistakes. The twist? The only clues you have are the words themselves, making this a true test of your pattern recognition and deduction skills.

If you're already a fan of Connections, you know just how tricky it can get. But don't worry, this article is here to guide you through the maze with hints, spoilers, category clues, and much more to help you conquer today's puzzle.

Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #585 for January 16, 2025

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Today's Connections puzzle includes the following words: Market, Switch, Plant, Mall, Trade, Gym, Outlet, Asset, Rug, Business, Mole, Sconce, Pack, Agent, Baseboard, and Commerce.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle

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Need a nudge in the right direction? Whether it's a hint or a spoiler, you'll find everything you need below. Just click on the "Read More" button to uncover the assistance you're looking for.

Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle

Here are some hints to get you started:

None of these words are typical places to visit or shop at.
"Asset" and "Mole" belong to the same category.
"Mall" and "Pack" are grouped together.

Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints

For the yellow/straightforward category, think about economic exchanges.

Yellow Connections Category Answer

The yellow/straightforward Connections category is "Buying and Selling."

Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The yellow/straightforward Connections category is "Buying and Selling," and the four words in this group are: Business, Commerce, Market, Trade.

Green NYT Connections Category Hints

For the green/medium difficulty category, consider items you might find installed on a wall, such as a fireplace, a TV, a window, or crown molding.

Green Connections Category Answer

The green/medium difficulty Connections category is "Installed On a Wall."

Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The green/medium difficulty Connections category is "Installed On a Wall," and the four words in this group are: Baseboard, Outlet, Sconce, Switch.

Blue NYT Connections Category Hints

For the blue/difficult category, think about terms related to espionage, such as "informer" or "operative."

Blue Connections Category Answer

The blue/difficult Connections category is "Spy."

Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The blue/difficult Connections category is "Spy," and the four words in this group are: Agent, Asset, Mole, Plant.

Purple NYT Connections Category Hints

For the purple/tricky category, consider that all four words can be paired with the same three-letter animal word to form common phrases.

Purple Connections Category Answer

The purple/tricky Connections category is "__ Rat."

Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The purple/tricky Connections category is "__ Rat," and the four words in this group are: Gym, Mall, Pack, Rug.

Answers for Today's NYT Connections #585 for January 16, 2025

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Looking for the complete solution to today's puzzle? You'll find all the categories and their corresponding words in the expandable section below. Just click on the "Read More" button to reveal the full answer.

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

Ready to tackle the challenge? Head over to the New York Times Games Connections website, accessible on almost any device with a browser, and start connecting those words!