Connections Hints: Dec 16, 2024
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Dec 16, 2024 (2024-12-16). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #554
Connections #554 · 2024-12-16
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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
TYPES OF RADIO
Reveal one tile
AM
Reveal all four tiles
TYPES OF RADIO
- AM
- HAM
- SATELLITE
- WALKIE-TALKIE
Group 2
Reveal category
KINDS OF PLAY FIGHTS
Reveal one tile
FOOD
Reveal all four tiles
KINDS OF PLAY FIGHTS
- FOOD
- PILLOW
- SNOWBALL
- WATER BALLOON
Group 3
Reveal category
SNACK CAKES
Reveal one tile
DEVIL DOG
Reveal all four tiles
SNACK CAKES
- DEVIL DOG
- DING DONG
- HOHO
- YODEL
Group 4
Reveal category
CLASSIC JOKE STAPLES
Reveal one tile
BAR
Reveal all four tiles
CLASSIC JOKE STAPLES
- BAR
- CHICKEN
- KNOCK-KNOCK
- LIGHT BULB
Reveal full answer
TYPES OF RADIO
- AM
- HAM
- SATELLITE
- WALKIE-TALKIE
KINDS OF PLAY FIGHTS
- FOOD
- PILLOW
- SNOWBALL
- WATER BALLOON
SNACK CAKES
- DEVIL DOG
- DING DONG
- HOHO
- YODEL
CLASSIC JOKE STAPLES
- BAR
- CHICKEN
- KNOCK-KNOCK
- LIGHT BULB
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