Are you ready to tackle today's *Connections* puzzle? With sixteen intriguing words to sort into four mystery categories, you'll need to be sharp to win with fewer than four mistakes. Today's selection might challenge you, but don't worry—we're here to guide you through the puzzle for December 23, 2024.
If you're already familiar with *Connections* but stuck on today's puzzle, this article will provide the clues, category hints, and even full answers to help you triumph.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #561 for December 23, 2024
Today's Connections puzzle includes the following words: Boat, U, Bowl, M, Thou, Crew, V, You, 8, Ewe, Scoop, Glue, Tuesday, K, Grand, and Yew.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle
Below, you'll find various sections offering hints and spoilers for this engaging browser puzzle game. Use the "Read More" button to delve into each section for guidance.
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle
Here are some general tips to help you solve this free mobile puzzle game, which is akin to Wordle:
1. None of the categories are based on the number of letters in the words.
2. While the categories don't focus on rhyming words, you're on the right track if you're thinking about how words sound.
3. Keep in mind that "Glue" and "8" belong to the same group.
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Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward category: Words that sound the same when you say them out loud.
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Yellow Connections Category Answer
The yellow/straightforward category is Homophones.
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Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The yellow/straightforward category answer is Homophones.
The four words for this group are: Ewe, U, Yew, You.
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Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty category: The way the top of your shirt fits.
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Green Connections Category Answer
The green/medium difficulty category is Necklines.
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Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The green/medium difficulty category answer is Necklines.
The four words for this group are: Boat, Crew, Scoop, V.
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Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult category in this puzzle game that can boost your brainpower: 10 x 100
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Blue Connections Category Answer
The blue/difficult category is Ways to Express 1,000.
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Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The blue/difficult category answer is Ways to Express 1,000.
The four words for this group are: Grand, K, M, Thou.
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Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky category: All these can follow the same five-letter word to make four common things.
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Purple Connections Category Answer
The purple/tricky category is Super ____.
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Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The purple/tricky category answer is Super ____.
The four words for this group are: 8, Bowl, Glue, Tuesday.
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Answers for Today's NYT Connections #561 for December 23, 2024
Looking for the complete solution to today's Connections puzzle? The full breakdown of categories and their respective words is listed below; click to reveal all the answers.
- Yellow - Homophones: Ewe, U, Yew, You
- Green - Necklines: Boat, Crew, Scoop, V
- Blue - Ways to Express 1,000: Grand, K, M, Thou
- Purple - Super ____: 8, Bowl, Glue, Tuesday
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