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23-Dec-24
NYT Connections today (game #561) - today's words
Morning, I knew today was going to be a tricky one when I saw M, U, 8, and K staring back at me. And sure enough, it proved challenging, at least for me! I managed to pick out the HOMOPHONES early on (Ewe, You, Yew, U), but then hit a total mind block. It took some serious thinking to spot the NECKLINES (Boat, Crew, Scoop, V) and finally piece together the Ways to Express 1,000 (Grand, K, M, Thou). The SUPER group (8, Bowl, Glue, Tuesday)? That was the final puzzle piece that clicked. Tough, but so satisfying!
NYT Connections Dec 23 (#561) words are
- BOAT
- U
- BOWL
- M
- THOU
- CREW
- V
- YOU
- 8
- EWE
- SCOOP
- GLUE
- TUESDAY
- K
- GRAND
- YEW
NYT Connections Dec 23 (#561) Hints
Hint 1: These words sound the same but have different spellings and meanings.
Hint 2: These are styles or shapes you’d find at the top of a shirt or dress.
Hint 3: These are different ways to represent a specific large number.
Hint 4: These words are often associated with something super—think movies, sports, or even glue!
And the group names could be:
- YELLOW: HOMOPHONES
- GREEN: NECKLINES
- BLUE: WAYS TO EXPRESS 1,000
- PURPLE: SUPER
NYT Connections Dec 23 (#561) Answer
EWE, U, YEW, YOU
BOAT, CREW, SCOOP, V
GRAND, K, M, THOU
8, BOWL, GLUE, TUESDAY
What is NYT connection game?
The New York Times Connection game is a captivating word puzzle that challenges players to group a set of 16 words into four categories, each containing four related words. With its engaging format, the game tests your vocabulary and ability to recognize patterns and associations among seemingly unrelated terms. As you work to identify the connections, you’ll find yourself immersed in a delightful mental exercise that sharpens your critical thinking skills and expands your lexicon. The thrill of discovery and the satisfaction of solving the puzzle make the NYT Connection game a popular choice for word enthusiasts and casual gamers, offering a perfect blend of challenge and fun that keeps players coming back for more.
Understanding the Game Mechanics:
Objective: The main goal is to group the 16 words into four categories of four words each based on shared themes or characteristics.
Word Grid: You are presented with a grid of 16 words, and you need to identify the connections among them.
Color Coding: Each group is color-coded (yellow, green, blue, purple), with yellow typically being the easiest and purple the hardest.
Strategies for Guessing Connection Groups:
- Synonyms: Words that have similar meanings.
- Categories: Items that belong to the same group (e.g., animals, colors, actions).
- Functions: Words that serve similar purposes (e.g., tools, types of food).
- Action Words: Words that imply movement or activity.
- Descriptive Words: Adjectives that describe similar qualities.
- Prefixes/Suffixes: Words that share common beginnings or endings.
- Rhymes: Words that sound similar.
- Trial and Error:
