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NYT Connections Hints & Answers for #561 - Dec 23, 2024

by Layla Apr 20,2025

Are you ready to tackle today's *Connections* puzzle? With sixteen words to sort into four mystery categories, you'll need to be sharp to win with fewer than four mistakes. Today's words are a challenging mix, but don't worry—we're here to help you navigate through the puzzle with ease.

If you're already familiar with *Connections* and find yourself stuck on today's puzzle, this article is your go-to guide. We'll provide you with general puzzle clues, category hints, and even full spoilers if you need them.

Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #561 for December 23, 2024

The Connections puzzle for today contains the 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 hints and spoilers for this engaging browser puzzle game. Click the "Read More" button under each section to reveal the clues.

Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle

Here are some hints for this free mobile puzzle game similar to Wordle:

1. None of these categories are about numbers of letters or anything similar.

2. None of the categories are specifically about words that rhyme, but you are on the right track.

3. 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 full answer to today's *Connections* puzzle? Here's the complete spoiler:

- 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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