NYT ‘Connections’ Hints and Answers Today, Friday, January 24

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 #593 on Friday, January 24, 2025.

If you've been having trouble with any of the connections or words in Friday'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 Friday, January 24

1. To spend time thinking about something.
2. Actions that are often considered inappropriate or offensive.
3. This category is related to careers or a field of expertise.
4. The words in this category precede a common five-letter noun that has different meanings (hint: one definition of the noun refers to a small piece of material that's used to cover or mend a hole).

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Today's Connections Game Answers for Friday, January 24, 2025:

1. CONTEMPLATE: BROOD, MUSE, PONDER, REFLECT
2. RUDE THINGS TO DO: INTERRUPT, LITTER, POINT, STARE
3. VOCATION: CRAFT, LINE, TRADE, WORK
4. _____ PATCH: CABBAGE, NICOTINE, ROUGH, SOUL

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