NYT ‘Connections’ Hints and Answers Today, Sunday, January 12

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 #581 on Sunday, January 12, 2025.

If you’ve been having trouble with any of the connections or words in Sunday’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 Sunday, January 12

1. Fake/imagined things.
2. To try and gain someone’s affection/favor.
3. This category is related to old video games from a particular console.
4. These words are associated with a five-letter noun (hint: this noun commonly refers to the hindmost part of an animal).

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

Today’s Connections Game Answers for Sunday, January 12, 2025:

1. FABRICATION: FAIRY TALE, FANTASY, FICTION, INVENTION
2. WOO: CHARM, COURT, PURSUE, ROMANCE
3. CLASSIC ATARI GAMES: ASTEROIDS, BREAKOUT, CENTIPEDE, DEFENDER
4. THINGS FEATURING TAILS: COIN TOSS, COMETS, DRESS COAT, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG

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