Connections Hints: Dec 22, 2024
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Dec 22, 2024 (2024-12-22). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #560
Connections #560 · 2024-12-22
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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
SLANG FOR HEAD
Reveal one tile
COCONUT
Reveal all four tiles
SLANG FOR HEAD
- COCONUT
- CROWN
- DOME
- SKULL
Group 2
Reveal category
PALINDROMES
Reveal one tile
ABBA
Reveal all four tiles
PALINDROMES
- ABBA
- KAYAK
- NUN
- STATS
Why these fit
Each word reads the same forwards and backwards.
| Tile | Read backwards |
|---|---|
| ABBA | ABBA |
| KAYAK | KAYAK |
| NUN | NUN |
| STATS | STATS |
Group 3
Reveal category
POLICE PROCEDURALS
Reveal one tile
BONES
Reveal all four tiles
POLICE PROCEDURALS
- BONES
- ELEMENTARY
- KOJAK
- MONK
Group 4
Reveal category
FIRST IN A COMEDY DUO
Reveal one tile
ABBOTT
Reveal all four tiles
FIRST IN A COMEDY DUO
- ABBOTT
- FRY
- KEY
- LAUREL
Reveal full answer
SLANG FOR HEAD
- COCONUT
- CROWN
- DOME
- SKULL
PALINDROMES
- ABBA
- KAYAK
- NUN
- STATS
Why these fit
Each word reads the same forwards and backwards.
| Tile | Read backwards |
|---|---|
| ABBA | ABBA |
| KAYAK | KAYAK |
| NUN | NUN |
| STATS | STATS |
POLICE PROCEDURALS
- BONES
- ELEMENTARY
- KOJAK
- MONK
FIRST IN A COMEDY DUO
- ABBOTT
- FRY
- KEY
- LAUREL
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