New York Times Connections Hints and Answers for #582 January 13, 2025

The New York Times Games presents Connections, a daily word puzzle challenging you to categorize seemingly random words into four mystery groups. The catch? You only get the words themselves as clues.

Even seasoned Connections players can find themselves stumped, especially when unfamiliar word groupings are involved. If you're struggling with today's puzzle (January 13, 2025), this guide offers a helping hand without spoiling the entire solution.

Words in NYT Connections Puzzle #582 (January 13, 2025)

The words are: Bank, Park, Book, Store, Reserve, Train, School, Pool, Earth, Signal, Inch, Coach, Turn, Glow, Guide, and Brake.

Hints and Solutions for NYT Connections Puzzle #582

Need a nudge? The following sections offer hints, progressing from general clues to complete solutions. Use only what you need!

General Hints

1. These categories don't involve places for errands.
2. No categories are variations of "\_\_\_\_ up."
3. Earth and Book belong in the same category.

Yellow Category Hints

Think: To instruct, to tutor.

Yellow Category Answer

The answer is Teach.

Yellow Category Answer & Words

Teach: Coach, Guide, School, Train

Green Category Hints

Think: A hoard, a stash.

Green Category Answer

The answer is Cache.

Green Category Answer & Words

Cache: Bank, Pool, Reserve, Store

Blue Category Hints

Consider these related terms: Change lanes, drive, parallel park, make a U-turn.

Blue Category Answer

The answer is Driving Instruction Directives.

Blue Category Answer & Words

Driving Instruction Directives: Brake, Park, Signal, Turn

Purple Category Hints

Each word can be followed by a four-letter animal word to create common phrases.

Purple Category Answer

The answer is \_\_\_\_ Worm.

Purple Category Answer & Words

\_\_\_\_ Worm: Book, Earth, Glow, Inch

Complete Answers for NYT Connections #582 (January 13, 2025)

• Yellow - Teach: Coach, Guide, School, Train
• Green - Cache: Bank, Pool, Reserve, Store
• Blue - Driving Instruction Directives: Brake, Park, Signal, Turn
• Purple - Night Worm: Book, Earth, Glow, Inch

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