New York Times Connections Hints and Answers for #563 December 25, 2024

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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