It's Christmas Day, and a brand-new *Connections* puzzle awaits! If you've tackled past holiday puzzles, you know the NYT can be surprisingly subtle with its festive themes.
Need a hand with today's challenge? This guide provides hints, category-specific help, and even full spoilers—everything you need except the game rules themselves. Let's dive in!
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #563 for December 25, 2024
The *Connections* puzzle for today includes: **Queen, Star, Cupid, Strong, Rudolph, Sagittarius, Nanny, Comet, Vixen, Moon, Robin Hood, Shannon, Hawkeye, Fey, Jenny,** and **Planet.**
What is the Definition of Jenny?
A "jenny," also known as a spinning jenny, is a machine used for spinning yarn. It's also a common female given name, and a term used for certain female animals (like some bird species). In nautical slang, a jenny (or genoa) is a type of jib sail used on yachts.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle
The following sections offer hints and spoilers. Use the "Read More" buttons cautiously!
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle
Here are a few starting points:
- No category focuses on reindeer names.
- No category is solely about female first names.
- "Shannon" and "Strong" belong together.
Consider the broader themes and connections between the words. Look for shared characteristics beyond the literal definitions.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Think about what these words have in common. Consider black holes and satellites as examples of things that would also fit this category.
These words are all related to outer space. Consider their celestial nature.
Yellow Connections Category Answer
The category for the yellow/straightforward group is **Celestial Objects.**
The four words in this category are: **Comet, Moon, Planet, Star.**
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Think about characters known for their archery skills. Katniss, Artemis, and Legolas are examples.
This category focuses on individuals known for their archery abilities.
Green Connections Category Answer
The category for the green/medium difficulty group is **Archers.**
The four words are: **Cupid, Hawkeye, Robin Hood, Sagittarius.**
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Think about female terms for animals. Consider a doe, a hen, or a molly.
This category refers to female animals.
Blue Connections Category Answer
The category for the blue/difficult group is **Female Animals.**
The four words are: **Jenny, Nanny, Queen, Vixen.**
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Consider famous comedians.
This category refers to cast members of Saturday Night Live (SNL).
Purple Connections Category Answer
The category for the purple/tricky group is **SNL Cast Members.**
The four words are: **Fey, Rudolph, Shannon, Strong.**
Answers for Today's NYT Connections #563 for December 25, 2024
Ready for the complete solution? Here are all the categories and their corresponding words:
- **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 to the New York Times Games *Connections* website – it's accessible on almost any device with a browser.
