This is a guide to solving the New York Times Connections puzzle #563 for 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. This guide provides hints, answers, and explanations for each category.
Word List: Queen, Star, Cupid, Strong, Rudolph, Sagittarius, Nanny, Comet, Vixen, Moon, Robin Hood, Shannon, Hawkeye, Fey, Jenny, Planet
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General Hints:
- The categories aren't reindeer names.
- The categories aren't female first names.
- Shannon and Strong belong in the same category.
Category Solutions:
Yellow Category (Easy): Celestial Objects
Hints: Think about things found in space. Black holes and satellites are also examples.
Answer: Comet, Moon, Planet, Star
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Green Category (Medium): Archers
Hints: Consider characters known for their archery skills. Katniss, Artemis, and Legolas are additional examples.
Answer: Cupid, Hawkeye, Robin Hood, Sagittarius
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Blue Category (Hard): Female Animals
Hints: Think about female versions of animal names. A doe, a hen, and a molly are examples.
Answer: Jenny, Nanny, Queen, Vixen
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Purple Category (Tricky): SNL Cast Members
Hints: Consider past or present cast members of Saturday Night Live.
Answer: Fey, Rudolph, Shannon, Strong
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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)
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This guide provides a comprehensive solution to the NYT Connections puzzle. Remember to visit the New York Times Games website to play!
