It's Christmas Day, and a new *Connections* puzzle awaits! If you're familiar with the NYT's holiday puzzles, you know they can be deceptively simple. Need a hand with today's challenge? Look no further.
This guide provides hints, category-specific help, and even full spoilers—everything you need except the basic *Connections* rules. Let's dive in!
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #563 for December 25, 2024
The Connections puzzle for today includes: Queen, Star, Cupid, Strong, Rudolph, Sagittarius, Nanny, Comet, Vixen, Moon, Robin Hood, Shannon, Hawkeye, Fey, Jenny, and Planet.
What is the Definition of Jenny?
"Jenny" refers to several things: a spinning machine for yarn, a female given name, a female animal of certain species (like some birds), and a nautical slang term (also known as a genoa) for a type of jib sail.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle
Below are hints and spoilers. Click "read more" to reveal each one.
Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle
Here are a few general hints to get you started:
- No categories are about reindeer names.
- No categories are about female first names.
- Shannon and Strong belong in the same category.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Think about black holes and satellites.
Yellow Connections Category Answer
The yellow category is **Celestial Objects**.
Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The yellow category is **Celestial Objects**. The words are: **Comet, Moon, Planet, Star.**
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Consider Katniss, Artemis, and Legolas.
Green Connections Category Answer
The green category is **Archers**.
Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The green category is **Archers**. The words are: **Cupid, Hawkeye, Robin Hood, Sagittarius.**
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Think about a doe, a hen, and a molly.
Blue Connections Category Answer
The blue category is **Female Animals**.
Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The blue category is **Female Animals**. The words are: **Jenny, Nanny, Queen, Vixen.**
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Consider comedians.
Purple Connections Category Answer
The purple category is **SNL Cast Members**.
Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words
The purple category is **SNL Cast Members**. The words are: **Fey, Rudolph, Shannon, Strong.**
Answers for Today's NYT Connections #563 for December 25, 2024
Ready for the complete solution?
- Yellow - Celestial Objects: Comet, Moon, Planet, Star
- Green - Archers: Cupid, Hawkeye, Robin Hood, Sagittarius
- Blue - Female Animals: Jenny, Nanny, Queen, Vixen
- Purple - SNL Cast Members: Fey, Rudolph, Shannon, Strong
Ready to play? Find the New York Times Games *Connections* website—it's accessible on most devices with a browser.
