This is a Christmas Day Connections puzzle from the New York Times. Need help solving it? This guide provides hints, category clues, and complete spoilers.
The puzzle words are: Queen, Star, Cupid, Strong, Rudolph, Sagittarius, Nanny, Comet, Vixen, Moon, Robin Hood, Shannon, Hawkeye, Fey, Jenny, and Planet.
Word Definition:
Jenny: A spinning jenny (machine for spinning yarn), a female name, a female animal of certain species, or a slang nautical term for a jib.
Hints & Spoilers (Expand for details):
General Hints:
[Read More] Reindeer names, female first names, and specific word relationships are NOT the solution categories. Shannon and Strong belong together.
Yellow Category (Easy):
[Read More] Think about things found in space. Black holes and satellites are related concepts.
[Read More] Answer: Celestial Objects
[Read More] Words: Comet, Moon, Planet, Star
Green Category (Medium):
[Read More] Consider characters known for their archery skills. Katniss, Artemis, and Legolas are examples.
[Read More] Answer: Archers
[Read More] Words: Cupid, Hawkeye, Robin Hood, Sagittarius
Blue Category (Hard):
[Read More] Focus on female animals. Think about a doe, a hen, or a molly.
[Read More] Answer: Female Animals
[Read More] Words: Jenny, Nanny, Queen, Vixen
Purple Category (Tricky):
[Read More] This category relates to comedy. Consider comedians.
[Read More] Answer: SNL Cast Members
[Read More] Words: Fey, Rudolph, Shannon, Strong
Complete Solution:
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- 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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