Get NYT Connections Hints for January 18, 2025. Find hints and solutions for puzzle #587, including word connections and hidden categories.
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LABEL: Labels claim to identify things, but what if things secretly identify with different labels than we give them?
When something compels you from within
Synonyms for a strong internal motivation
Desire
SPUR: We think spurs make horses go faster, but maybe horses just humor us while planning their revolution.
Sharp or pointed extensions
Natural and artificial pointy objects
Barb
CORNER: Everyone fears being cornered, but corners are the ones trapped in buildings forever.
Key elements in music distribution
Essential components of recorded music
Info on a record
IMPULSE: We blame our impulses for bad decisions, but maybe impulses are trying to save us from our overthinking.
These words can follow 'turn the...'
Things that can shift or rotate in different contexts
Turn the ___
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Hint: Desire
Hint: Barb
Hint: Info on a record
Hint: Turn the ___