NYT Connections today — my hints and answers for Tuesday, January 7 (game #576)

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Good Morning Word Gamers!

Are you ready to test your word wizardry with the NYT’s Connections game? This challenging word game will push your brainpower to the limit as you group answers into various categories. If you find yourself stuck, don’t worry, we’ve got some clues to help you along the way.

Once you’ve tackled Connections, why not dive into more wordplay fun? Check out our daily hints and answers for Strands and Quordle, and don’t forget to visit Marc’s Wordle page for some original word gaming excitement.

SPOILER WARNING: If you want to uncover today’s NYT Connections answers, proceed with caution.

NYT Connections today (game #576) – today’s words

(Image credit: New York Times)

Today’s NYT Connections words:

  • A FEW
  • LOVE
  • BARBERSHOP
  • ESSAYS
  • A ROSE
  • CERTAIN
  • ENOUGH
  • A LIFE
  • A DEAL
  • PART ONE
  • VARIOUS
  • A CAPPELLA
  • A NOVEL
  • DOO-WOP
  • SOME
  • MADRIGAL

NYT Connections today (game #576) – hint #1 – group hints

Need some clues to crack today’s NYT Connections groups? Here are some hints:

  • YELLOW: Singing groups
  • GREEN: A small amount
  • BLUE: Biography sub-headings
  • PURPLE: It really is

Feeling stuck? Keep reading for more details…

NYT Connections today (game #576) – hint #2 – group answers

Ready to unveil the answers for today’s NYT Connections groups? Let’s check them out:

  • YELLOW: VOCAL MUSIC
  • GREEN: A HANDFUL OF
  • BLUE: BOOK SUBTITLES
  • PURPLE: _ IS _ (IS _)

If you want to uncover the answers, proceed cautiously…

NYT Connections today (game #576) – the answers

NYT Connections answers for game 576 on a purple background

(Image credit: New York Times)

Today’s Connections answers:

  • YELLOW: VOCAL MUSIC – A CAPPELLA, BARBERSHOP, DOO-WOP, MADRIGAL
  • GREEN: A HANDFUL OF – A FEW, CERTAIN, SOME, VARIOUS
  • BLUE: BOOK SUBTITLES – A LIFE, A NOVEL, ESSAYS, PART ONE
  • PURPLE: _ IS _ (IS _) – A DEAL, A ROSE, ENOUGH, LOVE
  • My rating: Hard
  • My score: 3 mistakes

Today’s Connections puzzle was a tough nut to crack! I found it quite challenging and had to rely on some lucky guesses to complete it. The Purple group, in particular, had me scratching my head until it finally clicked.

Despite the struggle, I managed to identify VOCAL MUSIC early on, thanks to a flashback of singing along to a classic Barbara Streisand and Donna Summer tune on New Year’s Eve. Ah, the power of music!

My brain is officially tired…

Yesterday’s NYT Connections answers (Monday, 6 January, game #575)

  • YELLOW: BREATHE HARD – GASP, HEAVE, PANT, PUFF
  • GREEN: CATCHALL – BLANKET, BROAD, GENERAL, UMBRELLA
  • BLUE: METAPHORS FOR EASY THINGS – ABC, BREEZE, PICNIC, PIE
  • PURPLE: SYNONYMS FOR REAR END MINUS LAST LETTER – ARS, BOOT, BUT, RUM

What is NYT Connections?

NYT Connections is an engaging word game crafted by the New York Times, perfect for challenging your word association skills. The game requires you to identify groups of four items that share a common trait, with varying difficulty levels ranging from easy to very difficult.

Unlike other word games, NYT Connections allows up to four mistakes, giving players some room for error. It may be more intricate than Wordle, so keep an eye out for tricks and wordplay that could lead you astray.

You can enjoy this mind-teasing game for free on the NYT Games site, accessible on both desktop and mobile devices.