Connections #601 Answers
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Here are the answers to NYT Connections #601 for Saturday, February 1, 2025. The 16 words split into four groups by colour — yellow is easiest, purple the trickiest. The group themes are listed first as hints, then every group is revealed below. Looking for the latest puzzle? See today's Connections.
Hints — the four group themes
- Yellow (easiest): tint
- Green: components of a mystery
- Blue: take issue with
- Purple (hardest): strike a ___
Answers
TINT
HUE, SHADE, TINGE, TONE
COMPONENTS OF A MYSTERY
ALIBI, CLUE, DETECTIVE, SUSPECT
TAKE ISSUE WITH
CONTEST, CHALLENGE, DISPUTE, QUESTION
STRIKE A ___
CHORD, DEAL, MATCH, POSE
Previous Connections answers
- #600 — storage containers, schnozz, ones with discerning tastes, starts of swimming strokes
- #599 — intangible quality, game day fare, keep going on about, with “on”, starting with european capitals
- #598 — owned, things you might do in your sleep, movie series with 2024 releases, ___ house
- #597 — funny person, resistance training equipment, candy bars minus “s”, speed ___
- #596 — small amount of food to try, protective coverings in nature, extra virgin olive oil, seen in "the shining"
- #595 — ways to get food, keep apart, parts of a big rig, dance events plus a letter
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