The New York Times Connections puzzle #576, for January 7th, 2025, presents a unique challenge: categorizing a seemingly random assortment of words into four mystery groups. This guide provides solutions and hints to conquer this brain teaser.
The 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:
- Categorization isn't based on starting letters or phrases beginning with "A".
- "Part One" and "A Novel" belong together.
- "Love" and "Enough" share a category.
Category Solutions:
Yellow Category (Vocal Music): This category focuses on musical styles characterized by unaccompanied voices.
- Words: A Cappella, Barbershop, Doo-Wop, Madrigal
Green Category (A Handful Of): This group centers around words expressing a small, indeterminate quantity.
- Words: A Few, Certain, Some, Various
Blue Category (Book Subtitles): This category groups words frequently used as subtitles or secondary titles in books.
- Words: A Life, A Novel, Essays, Part One
Purple Category ( is ): This category features phrases structured as a repetition of a word or concept.
- Words: A Deal, A Rose, Enough, Love
Complete Solution:
- Yellow - Vocal Music: A Cappella, Barbershop, Doo-Wop, Madrigal
- Green - A Handful Of: A Few, Certain, Some, Various
- Blue - Book Subtitles: A Life, A Novel, Essays, Part One
- Purple - is : A Deal, A Rose, Enough, Love
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