NYT Connections Hints for January 5, 2025 (#601)
Game
STOP
GROSS
MAKE
HOME
YIELD
VOLUME
SLOW
SNARE
QUIET
KETTLE
NET
MUTE
EAR
SLEEPY
OIL
CALM
Hints by Category
HARDLY BUSTLING
Back to CategoriesLack of Activity or Noise
CALM
Free from agitation or excitement; peaceful.
QUIET
Making little or no noise; silent.
SLEEPY
Drowsy or inclined to sleep; also describes a place with little activity.
SLOW
Moving or operating at a low speed; not busy or active.
EARN
Back to CategoriesAcquiring Income or Profit
GROSS
Total income before deductions.
MAKE
To earn or produce income.
NET
Income after deductions.
YIELD
To produce or provide a return on investment.
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Back to CategoriesFunctions Commonly Found on Remote Controls
HOME
A button that returns to the main menu or home screen.
MUTE
A button that silences the audio.
STOP
A button that halts playback or recording.
VOLUME
Buttons that adjust the sound level.
WORDS BEFORE “DRUM”
Back to CategoriesWords That Commonly Precede 'Drum'
EAR
Refers to the 'ear drum,' a part of the human ear.
KETTLE
Refers to the 'kettle drum,' a type of drum used in orchestras.
OIL
Refers to the 'oil drum,' a container for storing oil.
SNARE
Refers to the 'snare drum,' a common drum in drum kits.