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Get ready to tackle today's *Connections* puzzle, a brain-teasing challenge that will test your word association skills! With sixteen words to sort into four mystery categories, you're aiming to win with fewer than four mistakes. Today's puzzle, number 561 from December 23, 2024, is not going to be a walk in the park.
If you're familiar with *Connections* and find yourself stuck, this guide is your roadmap to success. We'll provide you with general puzzle clues, category hints, and even the full answer if you're ready for the reveal.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #561 for December 23, 2024
Today's puzzle features these words: Boat, U, Bowl, M, Thou, Crew, V, You, 8, Ewe, Scoop, Glue, Tuesday, K, Grand, and Yew.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle
Dive into the sections below for hints and spoilers to help you crack this engaging browser puzzle game. Click the "Read More" button to uncover the clues.
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle
Here are some general tips to keep you on track:
1. None of these categories revolve around the number of letters or similar patterns.
2. While the categories don't focus on rhyming, you're close to the right idea.
3. Remember, "Glue" and "8" belong in the same group.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
For the yellow/straightforward category, think about words that sound the same when spoken aloud.
Yellow Connections Category Answer
The yellow/straightforward category is Homophones.
Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The yellow/straightforward category is Homophones.
The four words for this group are: Ewe, U, Yew, You.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
For the green/medium difficulty category, consider the way the top of your shirt fits.
Green Connections Category Answer
The green/medium difficulty category is Necklines.
Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The green/medium difficulty category is Necklines.
The four words for this group are: Boat, Crew, Scoop, V.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
For the blue/difficult category, think about 10 x 100.
Blue Connections Category Answer
The blue/difficult category is Ways to Express 1,000.
Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The blue/difficult category is Ways to Express 1,000.
The four words for this group are: Grand, K, M, Thou.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
For the purple/tricky category, consider all these can follow the same five-letter word to make four common things.
Purple Connections Category Answer
The purple/tricky category is Super ____.
Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The purple/tricky category is Super ____.
The four words for this group are: 8, Bowl, Glue, Tuesday.
Answers for Today's NYT Connections #561 for December 23, 2024
Ready for the full reveal? Here's the complete answer to today's Connections puzzle:
- 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
Want to play? Check out the New York Times Games Connections website, accessible on almost any device with a browser.
