NYT Connections #578 Answers - Thursday, January 9, 2025

Looking for the answers to NYT Connections #578? Get spoiler-free hints, all 16 words, the four groups, and the complete solution for the puzzle from Thursday, January 9, 2025.

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Puzzle Number: #578

NYT Connections #578 Words

These are the 16 words from the NYT Connections #578grid. Try sorting them into four groups of four before revealing the answers.

  • SHINING
  • FINANCE
  • TABLE
  • SIT
  • STAND
  • STAY
  • TO
  • IT
  • SEA
  • STALL
  • COME
  • FROM
  • LEGAL
  • HEEL
  • BOOTH
  • SALES

NYT Connections #578 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: VENDOR’S SPOT AT A MARKET
Green group hint (medium)Show hint
The green category is: DOG COMMANDS
Blue group hint (tricky)Show hint
The blue category is: CORPORATE DEPARTMENTS
Purple group hint (hardest)Show hint
The purple category is: LAST WORDS IN “AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL”

NYT Connections #578 Answers

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

Yellow group answerReveal

VENDOR’S SPOT AT A MARKET

BOOTH, STALL, STAND, TABLE

Green group answerReveal

DOG COMMANDS

COME, HEEL, SIT, STAY

Blue group answerReveal

CORPORATE DEPARTMENTS

FINANCE, IT, LEGAL, SALES

Purple group answerReveal

LAST WORDS IN “AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL”

FROM, SEA, SHINING, TO

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the NYT Connections #578 answers?

NYT Connections #578 was published on Thursday, January 9, 2025. The four groups, all 16 words, hints, and complete solution are available on this page.

What was the date of NYT Connections #578?

NYT Connections puzzle #578 was published on Thursday, January 9, 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 #578?

Yes. You can replay NYT Connections #578 on this page using the same 16 words and four-group solution.

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