Connections Hints: Dec 23, 2024

This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Dec 23, 2024 (2024-12-23). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.

Meta: Puzzle #561

Connections #561 · 2024-12-23

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Group 1

Reveal category

HOMOPHONES

Reveal one tile

EWE

Reveal all four tiles

HOMOPHONES

  • EWE
  • U
  • YEW
  • YOU

Group 2

Reveal category

NECKLINES

Reveal one tile

BOAT

Reveal all four tiles

NECKLINES

  • BOAT
  • CREW
  • SCOOP
  • V

Group 3

Reveal category

WAYS TO EXPRESS 1,000

Reveal one tile

GRAND

Reveal all four tiles

WAYS TO EXPRESS 1,000

  • GRAND
  • K
  • M
  • THOU

Group 4

Reveal category

SUPER ___

Reveal one tile

8

Reveal all four tiles

SUPER ___

  • 8
  • BOWL
  • GLUE
  • TUESDAY
Reveal full answer

HOMOPHONES

  • EWE
  • U
  • YEW
  • YOU

NECKLINES

  • BOAT
  • CREW
  • SCOOP
  • V

WAYS TO EXPRESS 1,000

  • GRAND
  • K
  • M
  • THOU

SUPER ___

  • 8
  • BOWL
  • GLUE
  • TUESDAY

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