It's Christmas Day, and it's time for another Connections puzzle! If you've tackled previous holiday puzzles, you know the NYT can be surprisingly subtle in its holiday themes.
Need a hand with today's puzzle? Look no further! Below, you'll find hints, category-specific help, and even spoilers—everything you need except the actual rules of Connections.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #563 (December 25, 2024)
Today's puzzle includes: Queen, Star, Cupid, Strong, Rudolph, Sagittarius, Nanny, Comet, Vixen, Moon, Robin Hood, Shannon, Hawkeye, Fey, Jenny, and Planet.
What is the Definition of Jenny?
"Jenny" can refer to several things: a spinning jenny (a yarn-spinning machine), a female given name, a female of certain animal species (like some birds), and a slang nautical term (a genoa jib).
Hints and Spoilers for the NYT Connections Puzzle
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General Hints for the Entire Puzzle
Here are some general hints:
- No groups are solely about reindeer names.
- No categories are solely about female first names.
- Shannon and Strong belong in the same category.
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Yellow Category Hints
Hints for the yellow/easy category: Consider black holes and satellites.
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Yellow Category Answer
The yellow category is Celestial Objects.
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Yellow Category Answer and Words
The answer is Celestial Objects. The words are: Comet, Moon, Planet, Star.
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Green Category Hints
Hints for the green/medium category: Think Katniss, Artemis, and Legolas.
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Green Category Answer
The green category is Archers.
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Green Category Answer and Words
The answer is Archers. The words are: Cupid, Hawkeye, Robin Hood, Sagittarius.
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Blue Category Hints
Hints for the blue/hard category: Consider a doe, a hen, and a molly.
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Blue Category Answer
The blue category is Female Animals.
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Blue Category Answer and Words
The answer is Female Animals. The words are: Jenny, Nanny, Queen, Vixen.
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Purple Category Hints
Hints for the purple/tricky category: Think comedians.
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Purple Category Answer
The purple category is SNL Cast Members.
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Purple Category Answer and Words
The answer is SNL Cast Members. The words are: Fey, Rudolph, Shannon, Strong.
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Answers for NYT Connections #563 (December 25, 2024)
Looking for the complete solution?
- Yellow - Celestial Objects: Comet, Moon, Planet, Star
- Green - Archers: Cupid, Hawkeye, Robin Hood, Sagittarius
- Blue - Female Animals: Jenny, Nanny, Queen, Vixen
- Purple - SNL Cast Members: Fey, Rudolph, Shannon, Strong
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