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NYT Connections: Unlock Answers for #561 (Dec 23, '24)

Author:Kristen Update:Dec 25,2024

This article provides solutions and hints for the New York Times Connections puzzle #561, dated December 23, 2024. The puzzle features sixteen words to be categorized into four groups. This walkthrough offers varying levels of assistance, from general hints to complete spoilers.

Puzzle Words: Boat, U, Bowl, M, Thou, Crew, V, You, 8, Ewe, Scoop, Glue, Tuesday, K, Grand, Yew.

Hints and Solutions (with expandable sections to avoid accidental spoilers):

General Hints:

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These categories aren't based on letter counts or rhyming words. Glue and 8 belong together.

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Category Hints and Solutions:

Yellow Category (Easy):

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Think about words that sound alike.

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Homophones

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Homophones: Ewe, U, Yew, You

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Green Category (Medium):

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Consider how the top of a shirt might fit around the neck.

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Necklines

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Necklines: Boat, Crew, Scoop, V

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Blue Category (Hard):

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Consider different ways to represent a thousand.

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Ways to Express 1,000

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Ways to Express 1,000: Grand, K, M, Thou

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Purple Category (Tricky):

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These words can all follow a certain five-letter word to create common phrases.

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Super __

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Super __: 8, Bowl, Glue, Tuesday

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Complete Solution:

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  • 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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