Crosswords Solved: NYT Connections Hints & Answers (12/25/24)

This article provides solutions and hints for the New York Times Connections puzzle #563, published on December 25, 2024. The puzzle features the words: Queen, Star, Cupid, Strong, Rudolph, Sagittarius, Nanny, Comet, Vixen, Moon, Robin Hood, Shannon, Hawkeye, Fey, Jenny, and Planet.

The article offers various levels of assistance:

• General Hints: These broad hints eliminate some common misconceptions about the puzzle's categories (e.g., it's not about reindeer names). A key hint points out that Shannon and Strong belong together.

• Category-Specific Hints: Hints are provided for each color-coded category (Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple), offering clues without directly revealing the answers. For example, the Green category hint suggests other figures known for archery.

• Category Answers: The article reveals the correct category for each color:

  • Yellow: Celestial Objects
  • Green: Archers
  • Blue: Female Animals
  • Purple: SNL Cast Members

• Complete Category Solutions: The article lists all four words belonging to each category.

A definition of the word "Jenny" is also included, clarifying its multiple meanings. Finally, the article encourages readers to play the game on the New York Times Games website.