Connections is back with another challenging puzzle featuring sixteen words that can be tricky to sort into the correct categories. If you want to succeed, minimizing mistakes is key as you work to place all the given words into their secret groups.

If you're seeking assistance, you're not alone; this puzzle is likely to test even seasoned players familiar with the game. This article is packed with helpful tips to guide you to victory, and if you're in a pinch, it even provides the answers you need.

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

Today's Connections puzzle includes 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 are various hints for this engaging puzzle game. Navigate to the section that interests you and click the "Read More" button to uncover the hints within.

Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle

Here are some general hints to get you started:

1. None of these groups are related to exercises or physical activities.
2. Gully and Puffing belong to the same category.
3. Body and Flash are part of the same group.

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Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints

For the yellow/straightforward category, consider this hint: The machines are ___ as intended.

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Yellow Connections Category Answer

The category for the yellow/straightforward Connections is Operating.

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Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the yellow/straightforward Connections is Operating.

The four words for this group are: Active, Functional, Running, Working.

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Green NYT Connections Category Hints

For the green/medium difficulty category, think about this hint: A duration, a semester, perhaps.

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Green Connections Category Answer

The category for the green/medium difficulty Connections is Term.

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Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the green/medium difficulty Connections is Term.

The four words for this group are: Meeting, Period, Session, Sitting.

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Blue NYT Connections Category Hints

For the blue/difficult category, consider this hint: Everything you need to take a photo (and more!).

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Blue Connections Category Answer

The category for the blue/difficult Connections is Things in a Camera Kit.

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Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the blue/difficult Connections is Things in a Camera Kit.

The four words for this group are: Body, Flash, Lens, Strap.

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Purple NYT Connections Category Hints

For the purple/tricky category, here's a hint: This category won't make sense until you take all the final letters off the words.

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Purple Connections Category Answer

The category for the purple/tricky difficulty in the New York Times Connections is Bird Plus Letter.

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Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Bird Plus Letter.

The four words for this group are: Crowd, Gully, Puffing, Swank.

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

Looking for the solution to today's puzzle? You can find the complete answer in the section below. Just click the "Read More" button to reveal it.

- 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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