Connections has another collection of sixteen words and four mystery categories. In order to get these two to line up, you will need to ponder over the words, figure out what all of them have in common with one another, and filter out all the red herrings.

If the rules of Connections make this puzzle sound hard, you will be shocked at the difficulty of the actual puzzle for today. But this article is here to help you with all the hints, clues, and spoilers you might need to help you win.

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Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #577 for January 8, 2025

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The Connections puzzle for today contains the words: Pick, Memory, Limb, Biscuit, Trunk, Drumstick, Corn, Branch, Ear, Wing, Stained, Bow, Lincoln, Mallet, Tusk, and Division.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle

In the many sections below, you can find a variety of hints, spoilers, and more for this innovative puzzle game. Open them up with the Read More button below each header to see more about each category inside.

Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle

Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints

Yellow Connections Category Answer

Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

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Green Connections Category Answer

Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

Blue NYT Connections Category Hints

Blue Connections Category Answer

Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

Purple NYT Connections Category Hints

Purple Connections Category Answer

Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

Answers for Today's NYT Connections #577 for January 8, 2025

In the section below, you can find the whole answer to this difficult puzzle game. Open up the section with the Read More button below it to see what's hidden inside of it.

Want to play? Check out the New York Times Games Connections website available on almost any device with a browser.

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Connections
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Released
June 12, 2023
ESRB
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Developer(s)
The New York Times Company
Publisher(s)
The New York Times Company
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WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
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Platform(s)
Web Browser, Mobile