The Connections game presents another brain-teasing selection of sixteen words that won't be easy to categorize correctly. To solve today's puzzle, you'll need to carefully analyze each word while making minimal mistakes.

If you're seeking assistance with this challenge, know you're in good company - even experienced players may find this particular puzzle tricky. Below you'll find comprehensive guidance including hints and complete solutions.

NYT Connections Puzzle #583 Words (January 14, 2025)

The word pool contains:

• Working
• Session
• Body
• Crowd
• Puffing
• Running
• Swank
• Flash
• Sitting
• Active
• Gully
• Period
• Strap
• Meeting
• Functional
• Lens

NYT Connections Puzzle Hints

Find strategic clues organized by difficulty level below. Click the expandable sections to reveal specific hints.

General Guidance

Key observations to get you started:

1. No categories relate to physical exercise
2. "Gully" and "Puffing" belong together
3. "Body" and "Flash" share a connection

Straightforward (Yellow) Category Clues

The simplest group relates to operations: Machines are ___ as designed.

Solution

Operating: Active, Functional, Running, Working

Intermediate (Green) Category Clues

This grouping involves time measurements: Think about durations or academic schedules.

Solution

Term: Meeting, Period, Session, Sitting

Advanced (Blue) Category Clues

Photography enthusiasts might spot this collection: Equipment for capturing images.

Solution

Camera Components: Body, Flash, Lens, Strap

Expert (Purple) Category Clues

The trickiest group requires word manipulation: Remove final letters to reveal hidden connections.

Solution

Bird + Letter: Crowd (crow+D), Gully (gull+Y), Puffing (puff+N+G), Swank (swan+K)

Complete Answer Key

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

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