Connections Hints: Dec 12, 2024
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Dec 12, 2024 (2024-12-12). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #550
Connections #550 · 2024-12-12
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Each group has separate category and tile reveals. Open only the amount of help you want; the last reveal shows all available groups.
Group 1
Reveal category
THINGS THAT SOUND LIKE "T"
Reveal one tile
TEA
Reveal all four tiles
THINGS THAT SOUND LIKE "T"
- TEA
- TEE (GOLF)
- TEE (SHIRT)
- TI (MUSICAL NOTE)
Group 2
Reveal category
OBJECTS WITH TEETH
Reveal one tile
COMB
Reveal all four tiles
OBJECTS WITH TEETH
- COMB
- GEAR
- SAW
- ZIPPER
Group 3
Reveal category
MILD OATHS
Reveal one tile
FUDGE
Reveal all four tiles
MILD OATHS
- FUDGE
- GEEZ
- NUTS
- RATS
Group 4
Reveal category
PARTS OF A RIVER
Reveal one tile
BANK
Reveal all four tiles
PARTS OF A RIVER
- BANK
- BED
- DELTA
- MOUTH
Reveal full answer
THINGS THAT SOUND LIKE "T"
- TEA
- TEE (GOLF)
- TEE (SHIRT)
- TI (MUSICAL NOTE)
OBJECTS WITH TEETH
- COMB
- GEAR
- SAW
- ZIPPER
MILD OATHS
- FUDGE
- GEEZ
- NUTS
- RATS
PARTS OF A RIVER
- BANK
- BED
- DELTA
- MOUTH
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