NYT Connections puzzle #574 is the Sunday, January 5, 2025 game. Its groups are HARDLY BUSTLING, EARN, REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS, and WORDS BEFORE “DRUM”; spoiler-light clues and the complete word sets follow below.
The puzzle asks you to sort 16 words into four groups of four. If you want a hint without seeing the answers, stop at the first section that gives you enough help.
Spoiler-light hints
- Yellow: Think of places or situations with little activity.
- Green: These words relate to producing income or returns.
- Blue: Look for functions on a handheld device used to control a TV or other equipment.
- Purple: Each word can go before the same word associated with percussion.
Category names
Ready for the category names? The four groups are HARDLY BUSTLING, EARN, REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS, and WORDS BEFORE “DRUM.” The full answers are next.
Full answers for Connections #574
| Color | Category | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | HARDLY BUSTLING | CALM, QUIET, SLEEPY, SLOW |
| Green | EARN | GROSS, MAKE, NET, YIELD |
| Blue | REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS | HOME, MUTE, STOP, VOLUME |
| Purple | WORDS BEFORE “DRUM” | EAR, KETTLE, OIL, SNARE |
Why the answers fit
Yellow: HARDLY BUSTLING
Calm, quiet, sleepy, and slow can each describe a place or situation with little activity.
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Green: EARN
Gross, make, net, and yield relate to producing income or returns.
Blue: REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Home, mute, stop, and volume are functions or controls found on remote controls.
Rank #2
Purple: WORDS BEFORE “DRUM”
Put “drum” after each word to get ear drum, kettle drum, oil drum, and snare drum.
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What is the date of Connections #574?
Puzzle #574 is dated Sunday, January 5, 2025.
What are the categories in Connections #574?
The categories are HARDLY BUSTLING, EARN, REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS, and WORDS BEFORE “DRUM.”
What are the purple answers in Connections #574?
The purple answers are EAR, KETTLE, OIL, and SNARE; each forms a phrase when followed by “drum.”
How does NYT Connections work?
Connections presents 16 words to sort into four groups of four. Players have a limited number of mistakes; four mistakes end the game.
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