NYT Connections Hints and Answers for Puzzle #574, Jan 5, 2025

The *New York Times* Connections puzzle is back with another brain-teasing challenge that might leave you scratching your head. If today’s set of sixteen words has got you stuck and your remaining attempts are running low, you’re in the right place for a helping hand.

This guide contains everything you need to crack today’s puzzle—except for the basic rules of how to play Connections. You’ll find general hints, category-specific clues, and full solutions to help you succeed. Whether you're looking for a subtle nudge or the complete picture, the answers are here for you.

Words in NYT Connections Puzzle #574 – January 5, 2025

Today's puzzle includes the following words: Stop, Gross, Make, Home, Yield, Volume, Slow, Snare, Quiet, Kettle, Net, Mute, Ear, Sleepy, Oil, and Calm.

Hints for Today’s Connections Puzzle

Need a hint to get started? Below are carefully crafted tips to guide you through each category without giving too much away.

• General Hint: None of the categories relate to street signs or corn.
• Category Clue: “Mute” and “Stop” belong to the same group.

Yellow Category (Easy)

• Hint: Descriptor of a small town, perhaps.
• Category Name: Hardly Bustling.
• Words: Calm, Quiet, Sleepy, Slow.

Green Category (Medium)

• Hint: The amount you make.
• Category Name: Earn.
• Words: Gross, Make, Net, Yield.

Blue Category (Hard)

• Hint: Buttons on a controller.
• Category Name: Remote Control Functions.
• Words: Home, Mute, Stop, Volume.

Purple Category (Tricky)

• Hint: All these words can be followed by the same four-letter word to form common phrases.
• Category Name: Words Before Drum.
• Words: Ear, Kettle, Oil, Snare.

Full Answers for NYT Connections #574 – January 5, 2025

• Yellow – Hardly Bustling: Calm, Quiet, Sleepy, Slow
• Green – Earn: Gross, Make, Net, Yield
• Blue – Remote Control Functions: Home, Mute, Stop, Volume
• Purple – Words Before Drum: Ear, Kettle, Oil, Snare

Ready to give it a try? Visit the official New York Times Games Connections website on any device with a web browser and start solving!