Unlock the NY Times Connections Puzzle

The NYT Connections puzzle for January 6th, 2025 (#575) has arrived, presenting a fresh word challenge! This article provides solutions and hints if you're stuck.

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

What is Ars?

"ARS" is an acronym with multiple meanings, but its definition isn't key to solving this puzzle.

Hints and Solutions:

Below are hints and answers, revealed progressively using "Read More" style sections.

General Hints:

1. No categories relate to rainy-day items.
2. No categories relate to outdoor air movement.
3. "Ars" and "But" belong together.

[Read More: Yellow Category Hints]

Yellow Category Hints (Easy):

Think: "Give me a moment to catch my breath!"

[Read More: Yellow Category Answer]

Yellow Category Answer (Easy):

The category is Breathe Hard.

[Read More: Yellow Category Words]

Yellow Category Words (Easy):

Gasp, Heave, Pant, Puff

[Read More: Green Category Hints]

Green Category Hints (Medium):

Think: Something broad and comprehensive.

[Read More: Green Category Answer]

Green Category Answer (Medium):

The category is Catchall.

[Read More: Green Category Words]

Green Category Words (Medium):

Blanket, Broad, General, Umbrella

[Read More: Blue Category Hints]

Blue Category Hints (Hard):

Think: This will be simple as ___!

[Read More: Blue Category Answer]

Blue Category Answer (Hard):

The category is Metaphors for Easy Things.

[Read More: Blue Category Words]

Blue Category Words (Hard):

ABC, Breeze, Picnic, Pie

[Read More: Purple Category Hints]

Purple Category Hints (Tricky):

Think: Other words that could fit: Sea, As.

[Read More: Purple Category Answer]

Purple Category Answer (Tricky):

The category is Synonyms for Rear End Minus Last Letter.

[Read More: Purple Category Words]

Purple Category Words (Tricky):

ARS, Boot, But, Rum

[Read More: Full Answers]

Full Answers:

• 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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