Connections returns with another brain-teaser! To conquer this puzzle, aim for fewer than four errors while sorting sixteen words into their correct categories. The only clues? The words themselves.
Experienced Connections players know the challenge this game presents. Need a hand? This guide offers hints, solutions, category clues, and more.
NYT Connections Puzzle #585 Words (January 16, 2025)
The puzzle includes: Market, Switch, Plant, Mall, Trade, Gym, Outlet, Asset, Rug, Business, Mole, Sconce, Pack, Agent, Baseboard, Commerce.
Hints and Solutions
Expand each section below for hints and answers.
General Hints
- These aren't typical places to visit or shop.
- "Asset" and "Mole" belong together.
- "Mall" and "Pack" share a category.
Yellow Category Hints (Easier)
Hint: Economic transactions.
Yellow Category Solution
Buying and Selling
Yellow Category Solution & Words
Buying and Selling: Business, Commerce, Market, Trade
Green Category Hints (Medium)
Think: fireplace, TV, window, crown molding.
Green Category Solution
Installed On a Wall
Green Category Solution & Words
Installed On a Wall: Baseboard, Outlet, Sconce, Switch
Blue Category Hints (Harder)
Consider: Informer, operative.
Blue Category Solution
Spy
Blue Category Solution & Words
Spy: Agent, Asset, Mole, Plant
Purple Category Hints (Tricky)
Hint: Each word can be followed by "Rat" to form a common phrase.
Purple Category Solution
___ Rat
Purple Category Solution & Words
___ Rat: Gym, Mall, Pack, Rug
Complete Solution for NYT Connections #585
- 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
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