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1Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errors2Fix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitches3Repair Windows errors before they cause bigger problemsThese are the hints and solution for the archived Connections puzzle from Sunday, January 5, 2025, game #574—not the live puzzle for today. Reveal the clues in stages if you want to avoid seeing the full answer too soon.
Progressive hints for game #574
Start with the broad clues, then open the next level only if you need it. The four groups connect to a subdued atmosphere, earning income, a handheld device, and a common percussion instrument.
- Yellow: Totally chill.
- Green: Get paid.
- Blue: TV buttons.
- Purple: Bang the ….
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The full solution follows. The board contained 16 words divided into four groups of four.
Yellow — HARDLY BUSTLING
CALM, QUIET, SLEEPY, SLOW
Each can describe a subdued place, pace, or atmosphere.
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Green — EARN
GROSS, MAKE, NET, YIELD
Each can refer to bringing in income.
Blue — REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
HOME, MUTE, STOP, VOLUME
These are buttons or functions found on a TV remote control.
Purple — WORDS BEFORE “DRUM”
EAR, KETTLE, OIL, SNARE
Put “drum” after each word to make eardrum, kettle drum, oil drum, and snare drum.
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How Connections works
Connections presents 16 words to sort into four groups of four. In the gameplay description published by Forbes, players submit four-word selections and four mistakes end the game; the groups are color-coded, and the purple group often uses wordplay. Interface details can change, so this describes that guide rather than a guarantee about every current version.
If you want to replay archived puzzles, Forbes says access to the archive is available with an NYT All Access or Games subscription. Current prices and entitlements are not established here.
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Sources for this archived answer
TechRadar and Parade report the same January 5, 2025 date, game number, board, categories, and groups. WordHint also records the same solution. Forbes’ extracted board list differs on one tile, so it is not used for the answer above.
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