Connections Hints: Jan 1, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Jan 1, 2025 (2025-01-01). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #570
Connections #570 · 2025-01-01
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Each group has separate category and tile reveals. Open only the amount of help you want; the last reveal shows all available groups.
Group 1
Reveal category
SLIMY ANIMALS
Reveal one tile
EARTHWORM
Reveal all four tiles
SLIMY ANIMALS
- EARTHWORM
- EEL
- SALAMANDER
- SLUG
Group 2
Reveal category
THINGS THAT LUMINESCE
Reveal one tile
AURORA
Reveal all four tiles
THINGS THAT LUMINESCE
- AURORA
- FIREFLY
- GLOWSTICK
- RADIUM
Group 3
Reveal category
DUTCH SYMBOLS
Reveal one tile
CANAL
Reveal all four tiles
DUTCH SYMBOLS
- CANAL
- CLOG
- TULIP
- WINDMILL
Group 4
Reveal category
ENDING WITH SYNONYMS FOR “PLUNGE”
Reveal one tile
GATECRASH
Reveal all four tiles
ENDING WITH SYNONYMS FOR “PLUNGE”
- GATECRASH
- RAINDROP
- SKYDIVE
- WATERFALL
Reveal full answer
SLIMY ANIMALS
- EARTHWORM
- EEL
- SALAMANDER
- SLUG
THINGS THAT LUMINESCE
- AURORA
- FIREFLY
- GLOWSTICK
- RADIUM
DUTCH SYMBOLS
- CANAL
- CLOG
- TULIP
- WINDMILL
ENDING WITH SYNONYMS FOR “PLUNGE”
- GATECRASH
- RAINDROP
- SKYDIVE
- WATERFALL
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