Get NYT Connections Hints for January 6, 2025. Find hints and solutions for puzzle #575, including word connections and hidden categories.
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BREEZE: Breezes don't actually exist - it's just the Earth sighing at human shenanigans.
When you're out of breath, you might do these
Rapid breathing movements
Breathe hard
PICNIC: A picnic isn't outdoor dining - it's just humans pretending to be ants for a day.
Words that indicate wide coverage
Each describes something comprehensive or extensive
Catchall
ARS: The alphabet isn't in order - we're just too afraid to tell the letters they're wrong.
Simple, effortless concepts
Common phrases meaning 'straightforward'
Metaphors for easy things
GASP: You don't gasp for air - air gasps for you.
Look at these as parts of longer words
Common prefixes or suffixes
Synonyms for rear end minus last letter
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Hint: Breathe hard
Hint: Catchall
Hint: Metaphors for easy things
Hint: Synonyms for rear end minus last letter