Today's Connections puzzle presents sixteen words to categorize into four themed groups, allowing a maximum of three errors. This guide provides hints, category solutions, and the complete answer to help you conquer this challenging word game.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #561 for December 23, 2024
The puzzle includes: Boat, U, Bowl, M, Thou, Crew, V, You, 8, Ewe, Scoop, Glue, Tuesday, K, Grand, and Yew.
NYT Connections Puzzle Hints and Solutions
This section offers progressively revealing hints and answers.
General Hints
Here are some overall hints:
- Categorization isn't based on letter counts or similar criteria.
- While rhyming isn't the sole factor, it's a relevant clue.
- "Glue" and "8" belong together.
Yellow Category (Easy)
Hint: Words with identical pronunciations.
Answer: Homophones
Solution: Ewe, U, Yew, You
Green Category (Medium)
Hint: Describes shirt necklines.
Answer: Necklines
Solution: Boat, Crew, Scoop, V
Blue Category (Hard)
Hint: Different ways to represent the number 1000.
Answer: Ways to Express 1,000
Solution: Grand, K, M, Thou
Purple Category (Tricky)
Hint: Words that can follow "Super" to form common phrases.
Answer: Super __
Solution: 8, Bowl, Glue, Tuesday
Complete Solution to NYT Connections #561 (December 23, 2024)
- 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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