New York Times Games' daily word puzzle, Connections, challenges you to categorize a set of seemingly unrelated words into four mystery groups. The words themselves are your only clues. Even experienced players can find this puzzle surprisingly tricky, especially when unfamiliar with one of the themes.
If you're stuck on today's puzzle (January 13, 2025, #582), and are running low on guesses, this guide is here to help.
Words in NYT Connections Puzzle #582 (January 13, 2025)

The words are: Bank, Park, Book, Store, Reserve, Train, School, Pool, Earth, Signal, Inch, Coach, Turn, Glow, Guide, and Brake.
Hints and Solutions for NYT Connections Puzzle #582
Below, you'll find hints and answers, broken down by category for a step-by-step solution. Use as much or as little help as you need!
General Hints

- These categories aren't about everyday errands.
- None of the categories are of the form "\_\_\_\_ up".
- Earth and Book belong in the same category.
Yellow Category Hints

Think: To instruct, to tutor.
Yellow Category Answer

The category is: Teach
Yellow Category Answer & Words

The category is: Teach. The words are: Coach, Guide, School, Train.
Green Category Hints

Think: A hoard, a stash.
Green Category Answer

The category is: Cache
Green Category Answer & Words

The category is: Cache. The words are: Bank, Pool, Reserve, Store.
Blue Category Hints

Other words that fit this category: Change lanes, drive, parallel park, make a U-turn.
Blue Category Answer

The category is: Driving Instruction Directives
Blue Category Answer & Words

The category is: Driving Instruction Directives. The words are: Brake, Park, Signal, Turn.
Purple Category Hints

Each of these words can be followed by the same four-letter animal word to create common phrases.
Purple Category Answer

The category is: ______ Worm
Purple Category Answer & Words

The category is: \_\_\_\_ Worm. The words are: Book, Earth, Glow, Inch.
Complete Answers for NYT Connections #582 (January 13, 2025)

- Yellow - Teach: Coach, Guide, School, Train
- Green - Cache: Bank, Pool, Reserve, Store
- Blue - Driving Instruction Directives: Brake, Park, Signal, Turn
- Purple - Earthworm: Book, Earth, Glow, Inch

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