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New York Times Connections Puzzle #579 (January 10, 2025): Solutions and Hints

Connections, the daily word puzzle from the New York Times Games, challenges players to categorize words into themed groups. This article provides solutions and hints for puzzle #579.

Puzzle Words: Sugar, Goat, Relax, Orange, Host, Rest, Door, Hinge, Easy, Rye, Depend, Car, Rely, Chill, Enough, Bitters

What are Bitters?

Bitters are a non-alcoholic, bitter or bittersweet flavored liquid or syrup used in mixed drinks. Common examples include orange and Angostura bitters.

General Hints:

1. The themes aren't about relaxation, although some words might suggest it.
2. "Door" and "Goat" belong in the same category.
3. "Bitters" and "Orange" are grouped together.

Category Hints and Solutions:

Yellow Category (Easy): Words related to dependence or conditions.

• Answer: Be Contingent On
• Words: Depend, Hinge, Rely, Rest

Green Category (Medium): Words suggesting relaxation or calming.

• Answer: Calm Down!
• Words: Chill, Easy, Enough, Relax

Blue Category (Hard): Ingredients found in a classic cocktail.

• Answer: Ingredients in an Old Fashioned
• Words: Bitters, Orange, Rye, Sugar

Purple Category (Tricky): Elements featured in a famous probability puzzle.

• Answer: Featured in the Monty Hall Problem
• Words: Car, Door, Goat, Host

Complete Solution:

• Yellow: Be Contingent On - Depend, Hinge, Rely, Rest
• Green: Calm Down! - Chill, Easy, Enough, Relax
• Blue: Ingredients in an Old Fashioned - Bitters, Orange, Rye, Sugar
• Purple: Featured in the Monty Hall Problem - Car, Door, Goat, Host

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