It's Christmas Day, and the New York Times Connections puzzle is back with a festive challenge! This holiday puzzle cleverly blends holiday themes with its usual wordplay. Need a hand? This guide provides hints, category clues, and solutions without revealing the core gameplay rules.
The words in today's NYT Connections puzzle (#563, December 25, 2024) are: Queen, Star, Cupid, Strong, Rudolph, Sagittarius, Nanny, Comet, Vixen, Moon, Robin Hood, Shannon, Hawkeye, Fey, Jenny, and Planet.
Let's break down the solutions:
General Hints:
- Forget reindeer names!
- Female first names aren't the key here.
- Shannon and Strong belong together.
Category Clues and Solutions:
Yellow Category (Easy):
Hint: Think about what you might find in the night sky.
Solution: Celestial Objects (Comet, Moon, Planet, Star)
Green Category (Medium):
Hint: Consider characters known for their archery skills.
Solution: Archers (Cupid, Hawkeye, Robin Hood, Sagittarius)
Blue Category (Hard):
Hint: Think about female counterparts in the animal kingdom.
Solution: Female Animals (Jenny, Nanny, Queen, Vixen)
Purple Category (Tricky):
Hint: Consider the cast of a famous comedy show.
Solution: SNL Cast Members (Fey, Rudolph, Shannon, Strong)
Complete Solutions:
- 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
Ready to test your skills? Head over to the New York Times Games Connections website to play!
