Dive into today's *Connections* puzzle, where you're tasked with sorting sixteen words into four mystery categories. Your goal? To do this with fewer than four mistakes, a challenge made trickier by today's word selection. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, this article is your guide to conquering today's puzzle. From general clues to detailed category hints and full answers, we've got you covered.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #561 for December 23, 2024
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle
In the sections below, you'll find hints and spoilers to help you navigate today's *Connections* puzzle. Use the "Read More" button to reveal each section's content.
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle
Here are some hints for this free mobile puzzle game similar to *Wordle*:
- None of these categories are about numbers of letters or anything similar.
- None of the categories are specifically about words that rhyme, but you are on the right track.
- Glue and 8 go in the same group.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer: **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
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer: **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
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer in this puzzle game that can make you smarter: **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
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer: **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
Looking for the complete solution to today's *Connections* puzzle? Here are the full answers:
- **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
Ready to tackle the puzzle? Head over to the New York Times Games *Connections* website, accessible on nearly any device with a browser.
