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New York Times Connections Hints and Answers for #561 December 23, 2024

Authore: BenjaminUpdate:Jan 18,2025

Today's Connections puzzle presents sixteen words to categorize into four themed groups, with a maximum of three errors allowed. This guide provides hints, category solutions, and the complete answer if needed.

Today's Connections puzzle words: Boat, U, Bowl, M, Thou, Crew, V, You, 8, Ewe, Scoop, Glue, Tuesday, K, Grand, and Yew.

General Hints:

  1. Categorization isn't based on word length or similar criteria.
  2. While rhyming isn't the sole focus, it's a relevant consideration.
  3. "Glue" and "8" belong in the same category.

Category Hints and Solutions:

Yellow Category (Easy):

Hint: These words sound alike when spoken.

Solution: Homophones

Words: Ewe, U, Yew, You

Green Category (Medium):

Hint: Relates to shirt collar styles.

Solution: Necklines

Words: Boat, Crew, Scoop, V

Blue Category (Hard):

Hint: Methods of representing the number 1000.

Solution: Ways to Express 1,000

Words: Grand, K, M, Thou

Purple Category (Tricky):

Hint: These words complete the phrase "Super ____".

Solution: Super __

Words: 8, Bowl, Glue, Tuesday

Complete Solution:

  • 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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