Connections Hints: Dec 31, 2024

This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Dec 31, 2024 (2024-12-31). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.

Meta: Puzzle #569

Connections #569 · 2024-12-31

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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

MOVE QUICKLY

Reveal one tile

BOLT

Reveal all four tiles

MOVE QUICKLY

  • BOLT
  • DART
  • DASH
  • FLY

Group 2

Reveal category

FUN TIME

Reveal one tile

BALL

Reveal all four tiles

FUN TIME

  • BALL
  • BLAST
  • KICK
  • THRILL

Group 3

Reveal category

WORDS BEFORE AN ADDRESSEE

Reveal one tile

ATTENTION

Reveal all four tiles

WORDS BEFORE AN ADDRESSEE

  • ATTENTION
  • DEAR
  • FOR
  • TO

Group 4

Reveal category

NAME ___

Reveal one tile

BRAND

Reveal all four tiles

NAME ___

  • BRAND
  • DROP
  • GAME
  • NAMES
Reveal full answer

MOVE QUICKLY

  • BOLT
  • DART
  • DASH
  • FLY

FUN TIME

  • BALL
  • BLAST
  • KICK
  • THRILL

WORDS BEFORE AN ADDRESSEE

  • ATTENTION
  • DEAR
  • FOR
  • TO

NAME ___

  • BRAND
  • DROP
  • GAME
  • NAMES

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