NYT Connections #577 Answers - Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Looking for the answers to NYT Connections #577? Get spoiler-free hints, all 16 words, the four groups, and the complete solution for the puzzle from Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

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Puzzle Number: #577

NYT Connections #577 Words

These are the 16 words from the NYT Connections #577grid. Try sorting them into four groups of four before revealing the answers.

  • PICK
  • MEMORY
  • LIMB
  • BISCUIT
  • TRUNK
  • DRUMSTICK
  • CORN
  • BRANCH
  • EAR
  • WING
  • STAINED
  • BOW
  • LINCOLN
  • MALLET
  • TUSK
  • DIVISION

NYT Connections #577 Hints

Need a nudge without seeing the full answers? Reveal the theme of each group below. Yellow is the easiest and purple is the hardest.

Yellow group hint (straightforward)Show hint
The yellow category is: SECTION
Green group hint (medium)Show hint
The green category is: ACCESSORIES FOR PLAYING AN INSTRUMENT
Blue group hint (tricky)Show hint
The blue category is: DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF AN ELEPHANT
Purple group hint (hardest)Show hint
The purple category is: WORDS MISSPELLED IN NU METAL BAND NAMES

NYT Connections #577 Answers

Spoiler warning: tap a group to reveal its category and four words.

Yellow group answerReveal

SECTION

BRANCH, DIVISION, LIMB, WING

Green group answerReveal

ACCESSORIES FOR PLAYING AN INSTRUMENT

BOW, DRUMSTICK, MALLET, PICK

Blue group answerReveal

DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF AN ELEPHANT

EAR, MEMORY, TRUNK, TUSK

Purple group answerReveal

WORDS MISSPELLED IN NU METAL BAND NAMES

BISCUIT, CORN, LINCOLN, STAINED

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the NYT Connections #577 answers?

NYT Connections #577 was published on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. The four groups, all 16 words, hints, and complete solution are available on this page.

What was the date of NYT Connections #577?

NYT Connections puzzle #577 was published on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

How does NYT Connections work?

You're given 16 words and need to sort them into four groups of four that share a hidden theme. Groups range from yellow (straightforward) to purple (hardest), and you are allowed four mistakes.

What do the Connections colors mean?

Yellow is the easiest group, green is medium, blue is tricky, and purple is the hardest group, often involving wordplay.

Can I play NYT Connections #577?

Yes. You can replay NYT Connections #577 on this page using the same 16 words and four-group solution.

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