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.
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.
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.
For the yellow/straightforward category, think about words that sound the same when spoken aloud.
The yellow/straightforward category is Homophones.
The yellow/straightforward category is Homophones.
The four words for this group are: Ewe, U, Yew, You.
For the green/medium difficulty category, consider the way the top of your shirt fits.
The green/medium difficulty category is Necklines.
The green/medium difficulty category is Necklines.
The four words for this group are: Boat, Crew, Scoop, V.
For the blue/difficult category, think about 10 x 100.
The blue/difficult category is Ways to Express 1,000.
The blue/difficult category is Ways to Express 1,000.
The four words for this group are: Grand, K, M, Thou.
For the purple/tricky category, consider all these can follow the same five-letter word to make four common things.
The purple/tricky category is Super ____.
The purple/tricky category is Super ____.
The four words for this group are: 8, Bowl, Glue, Tuesday.
Ready for the full reveal? Here's the complete answer to today's Connections puzzle:
- Yellow - Homophones: Ewe, U, Yew, You
Want to play? Check out the New York Times Games Connections website, accessible on almost any device with a browser.
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