Connections Hints: Dec 17, 2024
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Dec 17, 2024 (2024-12-17). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #555
Connections #555 · 2024-12-17
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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
INTREPIDITY
Reveal one tile
GRIT
Reveal all four tiles
INTREPIDITY
- GRIT
- HEART
- NERVE
- PLUCK
Group 2
Reveal category
ROAD
Reveal one tile
ARTERY
Reveal all four tiles
ROAD
- ARTERY
- AVENUE
- DRAG
- DRIVE
Group 3
Reveal category
KINDS OF PAPER
Reveal one tile
CONSTRUCTION
Reveal all four tiles
KINDS OF PAPER
- CONSTRUCTION
- GRAPH
- TISSUE
- WAX
Group 4
Reveal category
KINDS OF TENNIS COURTS
Reveal one tile
CARPET
Reveal all four tiles
KINDS OF TENNIS COURTS
- CARPET
- CLAY
- GRASS
- HARD
Reveal full answer
INTREPIDITY
- GRIT
- HEART
- NERVE
- PLUCK
ROAD
- ARTERY
- AVENUE
- DRAG
- DRIVE
KINDS OF PAPER
- CONSTRUCTION
- GRAPH
- TISSUE
- WAX
KINDS OF TENNIS COURTS
- CARPET
- CLAY
- GRASS
- HARD
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