NYT ‘Connections’ Hints and Answers Today, Saturday, January 18

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 #587 on Saturday, January 18, 2025.

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

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Hints About Today's NYT Connections Categories on Saturday, January 18

1. A feeling that motivates you to do something.
2. Sharp and pointy things.
3. These details are found on something you listen to (or possibly collect).
4. These terms form the last part of a three-word phrase (hint: the first word is a verb that means "to move/rotate something in a circular motion").

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Today's Connections Game Answers for Saturday, January 18, 2025:

1. DESIRE: DRIVE, IMPULSE, ITCH, URGE
2. BARB: SPINE, SPUR, STICKER, THORN
3. INFO ON A RECORD: ALBUM, ARTIST, LABEL, TRACK
4. TURN THE _____: CORNER, PAGE, TABLES, TIDE

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