NY Times Connections Solutions Unveiled for #585

Connections returns with another brain-teaser! To conquer this puzzle, you must categorize sixteen words with fewer than four errors. The words themselves are your only clues.

Experienced Connections players know the challenge this game presents. Need assistance? This guide offers hints, solutions, category clues, and more.

Words in NYT Connections Puzzle #585 (January 16, 2025)

The puzzle includes: Market, Switch, Plant, Mall, Trade, Gym, Outlet, Asset, Rug, Business, Mole, Sconce, Pack, Agent, Baseboard, Commerce.

NYT Connections Puzzle Hints

Need a nudge in the right direction? Expand the sections below for hints and spoilers.

General Hints for the Entire Puzzle

Here are some general hints:

1. These aren't typical places to visit or shop.
2. "Asset" and "Mole" belong together.
3. "Mall" and "Pack" share a category.

Yellow Category Hints (Easy)

Hint: Think economic transactions.

Yellow Category Answer (Easy)

The category is Buying and Selling.

Yellow Category Answer & Words (Easy)

Buying and Selling: Business, Commerce, Market, Trade.

Green Category Hints (Medium)

Hint: Consider other items typically found affixed to walls: fireplaces, TVs, windows, crown molding.

Green Category Answer (Medium)

The category is Installed On a Wall.

Green Category Answer & Words (Medium)

Installed On a Wall: Baseboard, Outlet, Sconce, Switch.

Blue Category Hints (Hard)

Hint: Think informants, operatives.

Blue Category Answer (Hard)

The category is Spy.

Blue Category Answer & Words (Hard)

Spy: Agent, Asset, Mole, Plant.

Purple Category Hints (Tricky)

Hint: Each word can be followed by a three-letter animal to form a common phrase.

Purple Category Answer (Tricky)

The category is ___ Rat.

Purple Category Answer & Words (Tricky)

___ Rat: Gym, Mall, Pack, Rug.

Complete Answers to NYT Connections #585 (January 16, 2025)

Ready for the full solution?

• Yellow - Buying and Selling: Business, Commerce, Market, Trade
• Green - Installed On a Wall: Baseboard, Outlet, Sconce, Switch
• Blue - Spy: Agent, Asset, Mole, Plant
• Purple - ___ Rat: Gym, Mall, Pack, Rug

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