Get ready to dive into today's *Connections* puzzle, featuring a challenging mix of sixteen words that you need to sort into four mystery categories. To win, you'll have to categorize each word correctly while making fewer than four mistakes. Today's puzzle won't be a walk in the park, but don't worry—we've got you covered with hints, clues, and full answers to help you conquer this brain teaser.

If you're already familiar with *Connections* and finding today's puzzle particularly tough, this article is your go-to resource. We provide everything from general puzzle clues to detailed category hints and even the complete solution if you're ready to see it all.

Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #561 for December 23, 2024

Today's *Connections* puzzle includes the words: **Boat, U, Bowl, M, Thou, Crew, V, You, 8, Ewe, Scoop, Glue, Tuesday, K, Grand,** and **Yew.**

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle

Below, you'll find hints and spoilers for today's *Connections* puzzle. Click the "Read More" button under each section to uncover the clues.

Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle

Here are some hints to guide you through this engaging puzzle game:

1. None of these categories relate to the number of letters in the words.
2. While the categories don't focus on rhyming words, the concept is close.
3. Glue and 8 belong to the same category.

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Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints

Hints for the yellow/straightforward category: **Words that sound the same when you say them out loud.**

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Yellow Connections Category Answer

The category for the yellow/straightforward *Connections* is **Homophones**.

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Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the yellow/straightforward *Connections* is **Homophones**.

The four words for this group are: **Ewe, U, Yew, You**.

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Green NYT Connections Category Hints

Hints for the green/medium difficulty category: **The way the top of your shirt fits**.

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Green Connections Category Answer

The category for the green/medium difficulty *Connections* is **Necklines**.

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Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the green/medium difficulty *Connections* is **Necklines**.

The four words for this group are: **Boat, Crew, Scoop, V**.

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Blue NYT Connections Category Hints

Hints for the blue/difficult category: **10 x 100**.

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Blue Connections Category Answer

The category for the blue/difficult *Connections* is **Ways to Express 1,000**.

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Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the blue/difficult *Connections* is **Ways to Express 1,000**.

The four words for this group are: **Grand, K, M, Thou**.

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Purple NYT Connections Category Hints

Hints for the purple/tricky category: **All these can follow the same five-letter word to make four common things**.

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Purple Connections Category Answer

The category for the purple/tricky difficulty in *Connections* is **Super \_\_\_\_**.

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Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty in *Connections* is **Super \_\_\_\_**.

The four words for this group are: **8, Bowl, Glue, Tuesday**.

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Answers for Today's NYT Connections #561 for December 23, 2024

Need the full answer to today's *Connections* puzzle? Here's the complete spoiler, revealing all the categories and their respective words:

• Yellow - Homophones: Ewe, U, Yew, You
• Green - Necklines: Boat, Crew, Scoop, V
• Blue - Ways to Express 1,000: Grand, K, M, Thou
• Purple - Super \_\_\_\_: 8, Bowl, Glue, Tuesday

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