New York Times Connections Hints and Answers for #563 December 25, 2024

This is a Christmas Day Connections puzzle from the New York Times. Need help solving it? Look no further! This guide provides hints, category clues, and complete solutions without revealing the game's rules.

The NYT Connections Puzzle #563 (December 25, 2024) Word List

Today's puzzle includes: Queen, Star, Cupid, Strong, Rudolph, Sagittarius, Nanny, Comet, Vixen, Moon, Robin Hood, Shannon, Hawkeye, Fey, Jenny, and Planet.

What is the definition of "Jenny"?

"Jenny" refers to a spinning jenny (a yarn-spinning machine), a female given name, a female animal of certain species, and a nautical term (genoa) for a type of jib sail.

NYT Connections Puzzle Hints and Solutions

Below are hints and spoilers. Expand each section to reveal the helpful information.

General Hints

1. No categories relate to reindeer names.
2. No categories relate solely to female first names.
3. "Shannon" and "Strong" belong in the same category.

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Yellow Category Hints

Think about black holes and satellites.

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Yellow Category Answer

Celestial Objects

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Yellow Category Solution

Celestial Objects: Comet, Moon, Planet, Star

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Green Category Hints

Consider Katniss, Artemis, and Legolas.

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Green Category Answer

Archers

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Green Category Solution

Archers: Cupid, Hawkeye, Robin Hood, Sagittarius

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Blue Category Hints

Think about a doe, a hen, and a molly.

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Blue Category Answer

Female Animals

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Blue Category Solution

Female Animals: Jenny, Nanny, Queen, Vixen

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Purple Category Hints

Consider comedians.

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Purple Category Answer

SNL Cast Members

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Purple Category Solution

SNL Cast Members: Fey, Rudolph, Shannon, Strong

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Complete Solutions to NYT Connections #563

• Yellow - Celestial Objects: Comet, Moon, Planet, Star
• Green - Archers: Cupid, Hawkeye, Robin Hood, Sagittarius
• Blue - Female Animals: Jenny, Nanny, Queen, Vixen
• Purple - SNL Cast Members: Fey, Rudolph, Shannon, Strong

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