NYT ‘Connections’ Hints and Answers Today, Wednesday, January 8

Larry Slawson

8 January 2025 at 12:25 am·1-min read

Spoilers ahead! We've warned you. We mean it. Read no further until you really want some clues or you've completely given up and want the answers ASAP. Get ready for all of today's NYT 'Connections’ hints and answers for #577 on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

<em>Today's NYT Connections puzzle for Wednesday, January 8, 2025</em>The New York Times — *Today's NYT Connections puzzle for Wednesday, January 8, 2025*The New York Times

If you've been having trouble with any of the connections or words in Wednesday's puzzle, you're not alone and these hints should definitely help you out. Plus, I'll reveal the answers further down.

Hints About Today's NYT Connections Categories on Wednesday, January 8

1. These words describe things that are part of something larger.
2. Essential tools for creating music.
3. Characteristics/qualities of a large mammal.
4. These words are related to a particular genre of music (hint: they deal with "names" that are spelled a little differently).

Ready for the answers? Scroll below this image (the image that represents your very appreciated patience!).

Today's Connections Game Answers for Wednesday, January 8, 2025:

1. SECTION: BRANCH, DIVISION, LIMB, WING
2. ACCESSORIES FOR PLAYING AN INSTRUMENT: BOW, DRUMSTICK, MALLET, PICK
3. DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF AN ELEPHANT: EAR, MEMORY, TRUNK, TUSK
4. WORDS MISSPELLED IN NU METAL BAND NAMES: BISCUIT, CORN, LINCOLN, STAINED

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