Connections is back with another challenging puzzle to think about. To win, you must make fewer than four mistakes while trying to place all sixteen words into their proper categories. And the only clue you'll get to what those categories might be is the words themselves.
If you are already familiar with how to play Connectionsyou know how difficult this game can be. So, if you need help, this article is here for you with hints, spoilers, category hints and more.

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Words in NYT Connections Puzzle #585 for January 16, 2025
The Connections today's puzzle contains the words: Market, Switch, Factory, Mall, Trade, Gym, Outlet, Asset, Carpet, Business, Mole, Sconce, Package, Agent, Plinth, and Commerce.
Hints for the NYT Connections puzzle
If a hint or a spoiler is what you need to get on the right track in this relaxing puzzle game, you'll find both below. Open each section you want to see inside using the Read More button below it.
A few general hints for the whole relationship puzzle
Yellow tips by NYT Connections category
Yellow compound category answer
The yellow answer is the Connections category and all four words
Tips for the Green NYT Connections category
Green Connections category answer
Answer category Green Connections and all four words
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Reply to Blue Connections category
Answer category Blue Connections and all four words
NYT Connections Category Tips in Purple
The answer to the category of purple compounds
The purple answer for the Connections category and all four words
Answers for Today's NYT Connections #585 for January 16, 2025
Looking for the full answer to this mind-blowing puzzle game? You can find the full answer, including all the categories and the words included in them, in the extended section below. Open it using the Read More button below it.
Want to play? Check out the New York Times Games Connections website, accessible on almost any device with a browser.


- Platform(s)
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Web browser, mobile
- Released
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June 12, 2023
- Developer(s)
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The New York Times Company
- Publisher(s)
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The New York Times Company
- ESRB
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