Connections Hints: Dec 9, 2024
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Dec 9, 2024 (2024-12-09). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #547
Connections #547 · 2024-12-09
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Group 1
Reveal category
DELIBERATION
Reveal one tile
CONSIDERATION
Reveal all four tiles
DELIBERATION
- CONSIDERATION
- REFLECTION
- SCRUTINY
- THOUGHT
Group 2
Reveal category
USED IN STARTING A FIRE
Reveal one tile
FLINT
Reveal all four tiles
USED IN STARTING A FIRE
- FLINT
- LIGHTER
- MAGNIFYING GLASS
- MATCHES
Group 3
Reveal category
USED TO VIEW A BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE
Reveal one tile
MICROSCOPE
Reveal all four tiles
USED TO VIEW A BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE
- MICROSCOPE
- SLIDE
- SPECIMEN
- STAIN
Group 4
Reveal category
WORDS AFTER “X”
Reveal one tile
FACTOR
Reveal all four tiles
WORDS AFTER “X”
- FACTOR
- FILES
- GAMES
- RAY
Reveal full answer
DELIBERATION
- CONSIDERATION
- REFLECTION
- SCRUTINY
- THOUGHT
USED IN STARTING A FIRE
- FLINT
- LIGHTER
- MAGNIFYING GLASS
- MATCHES
USED TO VIEW A BIOLOGICAL SAMPLE
- MICROSCOPE
- SLIDE
- SPECIMEN
- STAIN
WORDS AFTER “X”
- FACTOR
- FILES
- GAMES
- RAY
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