If you're tackling the challenging puzzle game Connections and finding today's puzzle particularly tough, you're in good company. The seemingly random words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #576 for January 7, 2025, can be sorted into four intriguing categories. Whether you need general tips, category hints, or the full solution, you'll find it all below to help you crack this puzzle.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #576 for January 7, 2025
Today's puzzle includes the words: A Few, Love, Barbershop, Essays, A Rose, Certain, Enough, A Life, A Deal, Part One, Various, A Cappella, A Novel, Doo-Wop, Some, and Madrigal.
What is the Definition of Madrigal?
A madrigal, as defined by Dictionary.com, relates to songs in several ways:
- "A secular part song without instrumental accompaniment, usually for four to six voices, making abundant use of contrapuntal imitation, popular especially in the 16th and 17th centuries."
- "A lyric poem suitable for being set to music, usually short and often of amatory character, especially fashionable in the 16th century and later, in Italy, France, England, etc."
- "Any part song."
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle
If you're looking for a nudge in the right direction, explore the hints below, ranging from general tips to specific category clues.
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle
Here are some general hints to guide you:
None of these groups are about starting letters or the phrase "A ____."
"Part One" and "A Novel" belong to the same category.
"Love" and "Enough" are part of the same group.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
For the yellow/straightforward category, think about making music with just voices, similar to a choir.
Yellow Connections Category Answer
The yellow/straightforward category is Vocal Music.
Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The yellow/straightforward category is Vocal Music, and the four words are: A Cappella, Barbershop, Doo-Wop, Madrigal.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
For the green/medium difficulty category, consider phrases that denote a small amount, like "a few."
Green Connections Category Answer
The green/medium difficulty category is A Handful Of.
Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The green/medium difficulty category is A Handful Of, and the four words are: A Few, Certain, Some, Various.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
For the blue/difficult category, think about subtitles commonly found in books, such as "A short story," "poetry," or "a Memoir."
Blue Connections Category Answer
The blue/difficult category is Book Subtitles.
Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The blue/difficult category is Book Subtitles, and the four words are: A Life, A Novel, Essays, Part One.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
For the purple/tricky category, think of sayings where the same word is repeated, like "Sayings where you repeat the same word over and over again."
Purple Connections Category Answer
The purple/tricky category is ___ is ___ (is ____).
Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The purple/tricky category is ___ is ___ (is ____), and the four words are: A Deal, A Rose, Enough, Love.
Answers for Today's NYT Connections #576 for January 7, 2025
For the complete solution to today's Connections puzzle, check out the categories and corresponding words below:
- 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
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