Indices and Answers from the Today's NYT Connections for January 24th (#593)

Connections is a New York Times game that challenges you to find the relationship between words. It may seem easy, but it isn't - the categories of Connections can be practically anything and are generally quite specific. If you need help getting the answers, we're here to assist you.

What are Connections?

Connections is a New York Times game. The objective is simple: sort 16 words into groups of 4. Each group of words will be linked by an idea or a common theme. This common element can be anything. We've seen it all, from games that depend on the number of letters in the words to categories that require you to notice an extra letter at the end of the word. Often, it's a reference to economics, other times, it refers to fairy tales. We never know what type of association will be between the words.

Once you are sure you understand the connection, select 4 words, then press "Submit". You have a total of four attempts, so don't hesitate to be too bold.

Tips for Today's Connection Groups

Here are some tips for the 593rd Connections game to help you get started:

• Yellow: When you think about something carefully.
• Green: A social faux pas or something that people find offensive.
• Cobalt: What you do to make a living.
• Violet: The missing word rhymes with "match".

If you still need help, the real names of the groups are:

• Yellow: Contemplate
• Green: Things to do badly
• Blue: Education
• Violet:___ Correction

NYT Connections Answers Today

Spend (Yellow):

Grin, Poem, Meditate, Reflect

Things to do badly (Green):

Interrupt, Ruins, Pointer, Look at

Vocation (Blue) :

Crafts, Line, Commerce, Work

___ Correction​​​​​​​ (Violet):

Squash, Nicotine, Rude, Soul

How to Guess the Connection Groups?

There is no quick and reliable method for approaching Connections like with Wordle, because Connections are not algorithmic. However, there are a few things to remember that can help.

1. Look for similar parts of speech in the sentence. Are there some words that are verbs and others that are nouns? Are there also adjectives? Try grouping them mentally by these categories and see if other patterns jump out at you.
2. Are the words synonyms? Sometimes, the categories will simply be synonyms of a phrase or require you to notice an extra letter at the end of the word. For example, the puzzle we saw included the words "go", "rate", "faster", "clip", "rhythm", "speed", "movement", "commute" and "hurry" - all obviously related to the idea of movement. However, when you say them, it becomes a bit more obvious that only four (go, move, hurry, faster) are things you would really say to encourage someone to get moving.
3. Try saying the words. Sometimes, saying the words helps. A puzzle we saw included the words "go", "rate", "faster", "clip", "rhythm", "speed", "movement", "commute" and "hurry" - all obviously related to the idea of movement. However, when you say them, it becomes a bit more obvious that only four (go, move, hurry, faster) are things you would really say to encourage someone to get moving.
4. Wait for the dust to settle. Connections often have words that could be grouped plausibly but incorrectly. For example, take the words Bud, Corona and Light. You can instinctively see these three words together and assume they are categorized in a beer-related category - which was not the case.
5. Look for distinct words. If a word on your board doesn't have multiple meanings or can really only be used in one context, try using that word as a base for a category.
6. Mix the tiles. Sometimes, moving words can help you look at them from a new angle.

If you didn't manage to solve this question, don't feel too bad—there will always be tomorrow! And these words may relate to a subject you're interested in, giving you an advantage over the competition.