It's Christmas Day, and the New York Times Connections puzzle is back with a festive challenge! This 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, Planet.
General Hints:
Forget reindeer names and female first names – those aren't the connections here. Shannon and Strong belong together.
Category Hints and Solutions:
Yellow Category (Easy): Think about things found in space. Consider black holes and satellites as additional clues.
- Answer: Celestial Objects
- Words: Comet, Moon, Planet, Star
Green Category (Medium): Consider characters known for their archery skills. Think Katniss, Artemis, and Legolas for additional hints.
- Answer: Archers
- Words: Cupid, Hawkeye, Robin Hood, Sagittarius
Blue Category (Hard): Focus on female animals. Think of a doe, a hen, or a molly for extra clues.
- Answer: Female Animals
- Words: Jenny, Nanny, Queen, Vixen
Purple Category (Tricky): This category relates to a particular comedy show's cast members. Consider comedians as a broader hint.
- Answer: SNL Cast Members
- Words: 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 play? Head over to the New York Times Games Connections website!
