New York Times Connections Hints and Answers for #575 January 6, 2025

This article provides solutions for the New York Times Connections puzzle #575, published January 6, 2025. The puzzle presents sixteen words that must be categorized into four groups. This article offers hints and answers to help players solve the puzzle.

The puzzle words are: Blanket, Boot, Breeze, Rum, Picnic, Pant, Umbrella, Pie, Heave, Ars, ABC, General, Broad, Gasp, But, and Puff.

The article notes that the definition of "Ars" (an acronym with multiple meanings) is not relevant to solving the puzzle.

The solutions are presented progressively, with hints and then answers for each category, culminating in a complete solution.

Hints and Solutions:

The article breaks down the solution into four color-coded categories, each with increasing difficulty:

• Yellow (Easy): Hints allude to the concept of labored breathing. The solution is "Breathe Hard," grouping Gasp, Heave, Pant, and Puff.

• Green (Medium): Hints suggest a broad or comprehensive category. The solution is "Catchall," encompassing Blanket, Broad, General, and Umbrella.

• Blue (Difficult): Hints use a metaphorical phrase related to simplicity. The solution is "Metaphors for Easy Things," containing ABC, Breeze, Picnic, and Pie.

• Purple (Tricky): Hints mention synonyms for a body part, minus the last letter. The solution is "Synonyms for Rear End Minus Last Letter," using Ars, Boot, But, and Rum.

Complete Solution:

The article concludes with a summary of all four categories and their respective words:

• Yellow - Breathe Hard: Gasp, Heave, Pant, Puff
• Green - Catchall: Blanket, Broad, General, Umbrella
• Blue - Metaphors for Easy Things: ABC, Breeze, Picnic, Pie
• Purple - Synonyms for Rear End Minus Last Letter: Ars, Boot, But, Rum

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