The NYT Connections puzzle #583 for January 14, 2025, presents a challenging word-sorting game. Sixteen words must be categorized, demanding precision and strategic thinking. Even experienced players might find this puzzle particularly difficult. This article provides comprehensive assistance, offering hints and ultimately, the solutions.
Puzzle Words: Working, Session, Body, Crowd, Puffing, Running, Swank, Flash, Sitting, Active, Gully, Period, Strap, Meeting, Functional, Lens.
General Hints:
- The word groups do not relate to exercise or physical activity.
- "Gully" and "Puffing" belong together.
- "Body" and "Flash" share a category.
Category Hints and Solutions:
Yellow Category (Easy):
Hint: The machines are __ as intended.
Answer: Operating
Words: Active, Functional, Running, Working
Green Category (Medium):
Hint: A duration, a semester, perhaps.
Answer: Term
Words: Meeting, Period, Session, Sitting
Blue Category (Hard):
Hint: Everything you need to take a photo (and more!).
Answer: Things in a Camera Kit
Words: Body, Flash, Lens, Strap
Purple Category (Tricky):
Hint: This category's meaning becomes clear only after removing the final letter from each word.
Answer: Bird Plus Letter
Words: Crowd, Gully, Puffing, Swank
Complete Solutions:
- 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
To play, visit the New York Times Games Connections website. The game is accessible on most devices with a web browser.
