Are you ready to take on today's *Connections* puzzle? With sixteen intriguing words to sort into four mystery categories, you'll need to be sharp and strategic to win while keeping your mistakes under four. Today's puzzle, with its unique set of words, is set to challenge you in new ways.
If you're already familiar with how to play *Connections* and find yourself stuck on today's puzzle, this article is your go-to guide. From general puzzle clues to detailed category hints and full answers, we've got you covered to help you conquer today's challenge.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #561 for December 23, 2024
The Connections puzzle for today features 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 hints and spoilers for today's *Connections* puzzle. Use the "Read More" button to delve deeper into each hint.
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle
Here are some general hints to guide you through this engaging puzzle game:
- None of these categories are about numbers of letters or anything similar. Focus on the meanings and relationships between the words.
- None of the categories are specifically about words that rhyme, but you are on the right track. Think about how the words might be connected in other ways.
- Glue and 8 go in the same group. This should give you a clue about one of the categories.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
For the yellow/straightforward category, consider:
- Words that sound the same when you say them out loud.
Yellow Connections Category Answer
The category for the yellow/straightforward Connections is:
- Homophones
Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the yellow/straightforward Connections is:
- Homophones
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:
- Ewe, U, Yew, You
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
For the green/medium difficulty category, think about:
- The way the top of your shirt fits.
Green Connections Category Answer
The category for the green/medium difficulty Connections is:
- Necklines
Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the green/medium difficulty Connections is:
- Necklines
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:
- Boat, Crew, Scoop, V
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
For the blue/difficult category, consider:
- 10 x 100
Blue Connections Category Answer
The category for the blue/difficult Connections is:
- Ways to Express 1,000
Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the blue/difficult Connections is:
- Ways to Express 1,000
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:
- Grand, K, M, Thou
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
For the purple/tricky category, think about:
- All these can follow the same five-letter word to make four common things.
Purple Connections Category Answer
The category for the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is:
- Super ____
Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is:
- Super ____
The four words for this group in the puzzle are:
- 8, Bowl, Glue, Tuesday
Answers for Today's NYT Connections #561 for December 23, 2024
---------------------------------------------------------------Need the complete solution to today's *Connections* puzzle? Here are all the categories and the words that belong to each:
- 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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