Connections Hints: Dec 13, 2024

This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Dec 13, 2024 (2024-12-13). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.

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Connections #551 · 2024-12-13

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Group 1

Reveal category

FANTASY CREATURES

Reveal one tile

DRAGON

Reveal all four tiles

FANTASY CREATURES

  • DRAGON
  • GIANT
  • PIXIE
  • TROLL

Group 2

Reveal category

EMAIL FOLDERS

Reveal one tile

DRAFTS

Reveal all four tiles

EMAIL FOLDERS

  • DRAFTS
  • SENT
  • SPAM
  • TRASH

Group 3

Reveal category

CITRUS SODAS

Reveal one tile

CRUSH

Reveal all four tiles

CITRUS SODAS

  • CRUSH
  • SPRITE
  • SQUIRT
  • STARRY

Group 4

Reveal category

ANIMAL HOMOPHONES

Reveal one tile

BORE

Reveal all four tiles

ANIMAL HOMOPHONES

  • BORE
  • LINKS
  • PHISH
  • TOWED
Reveal full answer

FANTASY CREATURES

  • DRAGON
  • GIANT
  • PIXIE
  • TROLL

EMAIL FOLDERS

  • DRAFTS
  • SENT
  • SPAM
  • TRASH

CITRUS SODAS

  • CRUSH
  • SPRITE
  • SQUIRT
  • STARRY

ANIMAL HOMOPHONES

  • BORE
  • LINKS
  • PHISH
  • TOWED

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