This challenging NYT Connections puzzle (#576, January 7, 2025) stumped many players. If you're stuck, this guide provides solutions and hints to crack the code.
The puzzle presents these 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.
General Hints:
Category Solutions:
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Yellow Category (Easiest):
Hint: These words describe musical styles using only voices.
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Vocal Music: A Cappella, Barbershop, Doo-Wop, Madrigal
Green Category (Medium):
Hint: Think of a small quantity or selection.
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A Handful Of: A Few, Certain, Some, Various
Blue Category (Hard):
Hint: These words often appear as subtitles or secondary titles in books.
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Book Subtitles: A Life, A Novel, Essays, Part One
Purple Category (Trickiest):
Hint: These phrases use repetition of a word or concept.
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___ is ___ (is ____): A Deal, A Rose, Enough, Love
Complete Solution:
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