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• Answers for Today's NYT Connections #579 for January 10, 2025

Connections is a captivating daily word puzzle game from the New York Times Games. The challenge lies in sorting words into thematic groups, with the only clues being the words themselves. Players must be cautious, as they have a limited number of mistakes before losing the game.

If you're familiar with Connections, you know that these puzzles can become quite challenging. It's easy to be misled by red herrings or incorrect groupings, which can quickly deplete your allowed errors. For those who find themselves stuck, this article offers valuable assistance.

Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #579 for January 10, 2025

Today's Connections puzzle includes the following words: Sugar, Goat, Relax, Orange, Host, Rest, Door, Hinge, Easy, Rye, Depend, Car, Rely, Chill, Enough, and Bitters.

What is the Definition of Bitters?

Bitters is a non-alcoholic liquid or syrup used in mixed drinks to add a bitter or bittersweet flavor. Popular types include orange and Angostura's spice flavor.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle

For hints to help you solve the New York Times Games Connections, explore the sections below. Each section provides different types of clues to guide you toward the solution.

Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle

Here are some general hints:

1. None of these categories are about taking a break, but you're on the right track.

2. Door and Goat belong to the same category.

3. Bitters and Orange are grouped together.

Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward category: Conditional on something else.

Yellow Connections Category Answer

The category for the yellow/straightforward Connections is Be Contingent On.

Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the yellow/straightforward Connections is Be Contingent On.

The four words for this group are: Depend, Hinge, Rely, Rest.

Green NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty category: "Loosen up, man. Mellow out."

Green Connections Category Answer

The category for the green/medium difficulty Connections is "Calm Down!"

Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the green/medium difficulty Connections is "Calm Down!"

The four words for this group are: Chill, Easy, Enough, Relax.

Blue NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the blue/difficult category: "Bartender, what is in this delicious drink?"

Blue Connections Category Answer

The category for the blue/difficult Connections is Ingredients in an Old Fashioned.

Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the blue/difficult Connections is Ingredients in an Old Fashioned.

The four words for this group are: Bitters, Orange, Rye, Sugar.

Purple NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the purple/tricky category: Should you switch your door, or should you keep it? Will you get a goat?

Purple Connections Category Answer

The category for the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Featured in the Monty Hall Problem probability puzzle.

Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Featured in the Monty Hall Problem.

The four words for this group are: Car, Door, Goat, Host.

Answers for Today's NYT Connections #579 for January 10, 2025

The complete solution to today's Connections puzzle is detailed below. Click the "Read More" button to reveal all the categories and their corresponding words.

- Yellow - Be Contingent On: Depend, Hinge, Rely, Rest

• Green - "Calm Down!": Chill, Easy, Enough, Relax
• Blue - Ingredients in an Old Fashioned: Bitters, Orange, Rye, Sugar
• Purple - Featured in the Monty Hall Problem: Car, Door, Goat, Host

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