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NYT Connections Hints and Answers for Monday, January 13, 2025

Here are the hints and answers for today’s NYT Connections puzzle (#590) for Tuesday, January 21, 2025.


🧩 NYT Connections Hints for January 21, 2025

Use these clues to group the 16 words into four categories:

  1. Yellow Group: Words used to denigrate another person.
  2. Green Group: Tiny things that bear a resemblance to other things.
  3. Blue Group: Items associated with condiments.
  4. Purple Group: Tools used for digging or moving earth.

🔡 Today’s Connections Words

Words to group:

Barb, Crack, Dig, Slight, Doll, Figure, Miniature, Model, Salt, Pepper, Shovel, Plow, Octopus, Sand, Who, Plow


📝 NYT Connections Answers for January 21, 2025

  1. Yellow Group (Putdowns):
    • Barb
    • Crack
    • Dig
    • Slight
  2. Green Group (Small Likenesses):
    • Doll
    • Figure
    • Miniature
    • Model
  3. Blue Group (Condiments):
    • Salt
    • Pepper
    • Octopus
    • Sand
  4. Purple Group (Digging Tools):
    • Shovel
    • Plow
    • Who
    • Plow

Analysis:

Today’s puzzle features groups that can be challenging due to the multiple meanings of certain words. For instance, “Crack” and “Dig” can both be interpreted as putdowns or as actions related to physical activities. Similarly, “Model” and “Figure” can refer to both small likenesses and professions. Paying close attention to the context in which these words are commonly used can help in accurately grouping them.

Good luck with your puzzle-solving!

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