NYT Connections today — my hints and answers for Tuesday, January 14 (game #583)

Good day gamers! Let’s dive into today’s challenge with NYT Connections, a fun word game that will test your grouping skills. Don’t worry if you’re stuck, we’ve got some hints for you below.

After you’ve completed today’s puzzle, why not continue the wordplay fun with other word games? We also have daily hints and answers for Strands and Quordle if you need some assistance. And don’t forget to check out Marc’s Wordle page for the latest on the viral word game.

Spoiler Alert: Below you’ll find information about today’s NYT Connections, so proceed with caution if you want to figure it out on your own.

NYT Connections Today (Game #583) – Today’s Words

(Image credit: New York Times)

Here are the words for today’s NYT Connections:

  • WORKING
  • SESSION
  • BODY
  • CROWD
  • PUFFING
  • RUNNING
  • SWANK
  • FLASH
  • SITTING
  • ACTIVE
  • GULLY
  • PERIOD
  • STRAP
  • MEETING
  • FUNCTIONAL
  • LENS

NYT Connections Today (Game #583) – Hint #1 – Group Hints

Here are some hints for today’s NYT Connections groups:

  • YELLOW: In service
  • GREEN: Timely
  • BLUE: Snap happy
  • PURPLE: Feathered friends + 1

If you need more clues, keep reading to uncover the theme answers for today’s NYT Connections puzzles.

NYT Connections Today (Game #583) – Hint #2 – Group Answers

Here are the answers for today’s NYT Connections groups:

  • YELLOW: OPERATING
  • GREEN: TERM
  • BLUE: THINGS IN A CAMERA KIT
  • PURPLE: BIRD PLUS LETTER

Ready to see the answers? Scroll down only if you’re prepared.

NYT Connections Today (Game #583) – The Answers

NYT Connections answers for game 583 on a purple background
(Image credit: New York Times)

Let’s reveal the answers for today’s Connections, game #583:

  • YELLOW: OPERATING – ACTIVE, FUNCTIONAL, RUNNING, WORKING
  • GREEN: TERM – MEETING, PERIOD, SESSION, SITTING
  • BLUE: THINGS IN A CAMERA KIT – BODY, FLASH, LENS, STRAP
  • PURPLE: BIRD PLUS LETTER – CROWD, GULLY, PUFFING, SWANK

  • My rating: Moderate
  • My score: 1 hint

Today I had a bit of a mix-up with my answers, but eventually got there. It’s easy to get caught up in the challenge, especially with tricky wordplay like the BIRD PLUS LETTER group. Keep at it and enjoy the game!

Looking back at yesterday’s challenge:

  • YELLOW: TEACH – COACH, GUIDE, SCHOOL, TRAIN
  • GREEN: CACHE – BANK, POOL, RESERVE, STORE
  • BLUE: DRIVING INSTRUCTOR DIRECTIVES – BRAKE, PARK, SIGNAL, TURN
  • PURPLE: WORM – BOOK, EARTH, GLOW, INCH

What is NYT Connections?

NYT Connections is a popular word game created by the New York Times. It challenges players to find groups of four items that share a common trait. Each group varies in difficulty, ranging from easy to very difficult.

While the game may be more intricate than others like Wordle, it offers a unique challenge with opportunities for players to be tripped up by clever word tricks. Test your skills for free on the NYT Games site!