Connections Puzzle #598: Tips & Solutions for Jan 29, 2025

If today’s Connections puzzle has you feeling bored, you’re likely not searching for tips or reading this. But if you’re feeling stuck out of frustration, some pointers could guide you to success. This puzzle might have its tricky moments, but with a little insight, you’ll find it much easier to complete.

If you enjoy word searches, consider checking out the Strands puzzle offered by the NYT. These puzzles feature fascinating cultural references and are a bit more complex than traditional word searches. The key difference is that you aren’t given the words you’re looking for. Even the hints you receive will only highlight letters, leaving the actual words up to you to find. It’s a fun challenge that often includes delightful pop culture nods.

Today’s Connections Category Hints

JANUARY 29 #598

In today’s puzzle, you’ll notice some seemingly straightforward connections, but there are also categories filled with words that may not be the first to come to mind. There’s one category in particular that might either be a piece of cake or a real challenge, depending on your familiarity with specific headlines. If you want some extra help, check out the hints below to stay spoiler-free.

• One category features words related to the current state of something
• Another category involves things that may happen during a certain condition, but aren’t guaranteed
• One group includes four items that are all connected by their release timeframe
• Another category centers around four words that act as a prefix to another word—specifically, a word that signifies a place you might call home

If you need additional clues, the category names will provide big hints. But if you require more assistance than that, the answers can be found further down.

	OWNED
	THINGS YOU MIGHT DO IN YOUR SLEEP
	MOVIE SERIES WITH 2024 RELEASES
	___HOUSE

Today’s Connections Answers

JANUARY 29 #598

Yellow Answers: Revealed & Explained

This one might confuse some players, especially since the words are used in contexts that aren’t usual. While POSSESSED and HAUNTED typically go together, that doesn’t apply here. BORE might also throw you off a bit, as it’s not commonly linked to ownership in this way. It’s understandable to associate it more with “carry,” but perhaps that’s being a bit too detailed for a game like Connections.

Green Answers: Revealed & Explained

This category can also be tricky; some of the words might seem obvious while others are less so. DREAM and SNORE are the most straightforward options in this category. DROOL still fits, but TALK doesn’t immediately suggest a sleep-related action. For those who or their roommates don’t frequently talk in their sleep, that might not pop into mind. Though it is quite common, the word doesn’t immediately evoke “sleep.”

Blue Answers: Revealed & Explained

This one was easy to solve quickly, primarily because I recognized three of the titles as recent movie releases, and then I recalled the fourth while scanning through the words. WICKED should stand out, even if you haven’t seen it, as it was heavily advertised. Although the others lacked the same level of promotion, their recency and several recent Oscar nominations can aid players in making connections.

Purple Answers: Revealed & Explained

This category is one that may escape immediate thought, but HAUNTED and FULL prominently stand out. These words could easily connect to others like POSSESSED and HELD, potentially misleading players into making alternate guesses. Although it seems a bit unfortunate, the less complex categories earlier in the puzzle help lessen the tension of this one. Plus, HAUNTED fits just as effectively with this theme as BORE, which may cause an unexpected loss for players not paying close attention.

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