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Today’s Connections puzzle isn’t easy, but I admit I laughed when I saw the connection for the blue category. Think of a goofy cartoon character with a distinctive laugh and some memorable sidekicks. Read on for clues and today’s Connections answers.
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Hints for today’s Connections groups
Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections puzzle, ranked from the easiest, yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.
Yellow group hint: Grab a burden.
Green group hint: Where two sides meet.
Blue group hint: I yam what I yam.
Purple group hint: Not a pillowcase, but…
Answers for today’s Connections groups
Yellow group: Take on, as a responsibility.
Green group: Corners.
Blue group: Associated with Popeye.
Purple group: ____ sheet.
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What are today’s Connections answers?
The completed NYT Connections puzzle for Jan. 20, 2025.
The yellow words in today’s Connections
The theme is take on, as a responsibility. The four answers are assume, bear, handle and shoulder.
The green words in today’s Connections
The theme is corners. The four answers are angle, bend, crook and elbow.
The blue words in today’s Connections
The theme is “associated with Popeye.” The four answers are anchor, forearm, pipe and spinach.
The purple words in today’s Connections
The theme is ____ sheet. The four answers are balance, cheat, cookie and fitter.