NYT Connections Hints and Answers for Puzzle #583, Jan 14, 2025

The New York Times Connections puzzle #583 for January 14, 2025, presents a challenging array of sixteen words: Working, Session, Body, Crowd, Puffing, Running, Swank, Flash, Sitting, Active, Gully, Period, Strap, Meeting, Functional, and Lens. Sorting these into their correct categories can be a tough task, but don't worry—this guide is here to help you navigate through the puzzle with ease, whether you're looking for hints or the full answers.

Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #583 for January 14, 2025

The Connections puzzle for today contains the words: Working, Session, Body, Crowd, Puffing, Running, Swank, Flash, Sitting, Active, Gully, Period, Strap, Meeting, Functional, and Lens.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle

Below, you'll find various hints to assist you with today's Connections puzzle. Each section can be expanded for detailed guidance.

Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle

Here are some general tips to keep in mind:

1. None of these groups are about exercises or exercising.
2. Gully and Puffing go in the same group.
3. Body and Flash belong in the same category.

Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints

For the yellow/straightforward category, think about machines operating as intended.

Yellow Connections Category Answer

The yellow category is Operating.

Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The yellow category is Operating, with the words: Active, Functional, Running, Working.

Green NYT Connections Category Hints

For the green/medium difficulty category, consider terms related to duration, like a semester.

Green Connections Category Answer

The green category is Term.

Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The green category is Term, with the words: Meeting, Period, Session, Sitting.

Blue NYT Connections Category Hints

For the blue/difficult category, think of items you might find in a camera kit.

Blue Connections Category Answer

The blue category is Things in a Camera Kit.

Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The blue category is Things in a Camera Kit, with the words: Body, Flash, Lens, Strap.

Purple NYT Connections Category Hints

For the purple/tricky category, the connection won't be clear until you remove the final letters from the words.

Purple Connections Category Answer

The purple category is Bird Plus Letter.

Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The purple category is Bird Plus Letter, with the words: Crowd, Gully, Puffing, Swank.

Answers for Today's NYT Connections #583 for January 14, 2025

If you're ready to see the full answers for today's puzzle, here they are:

• Yellow - Operating: Active, Functional, Running, Working
• Green - Term: Meeting, Period, Session, Sitting
• Blue - Things in a Camera Kit: Body, Flash, Lens, Strap
• Purple - Bird Plus Letter: Crowd, Gully, Puffing, Swank

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