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New York Times Connections Hints and Answers for #563 December 25, 2024

Author : Eleanor Jan 24,2025

Solve the NYT Connections Puzzle #563 for December 25, 2024! This article provides comprehensive hints, solutions, and explanations for this festive word puzzle.

The puzzle features the words: Queen, Star, Cupid, Strong, Rudolph, Sagittarius, Nanny, Comet, Vixen, Moon, Robin Hood, Shannon, Hawkeye, Fey, Jenny, and Planet.

Connections Puzzle Words

Understanding the Word "Jenny"

"Jenny" has multiple meanings: a spinning machine, a female name, a female animal (in some contexts), and a nautical term for a jib sail.

Hints and Spoilers

This section offers clues and solutions, categorized by color (difficulty level). Use these sparingly to avoid spoiling the fun!

General Hints:

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  1. The categories aren't about reindeer names.
  2. The categories aren't about female first names.
  3. "Shannon" and "Strong" belong in the same category.

Yellow Category (Easy): Celestial Objects

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Hint: Think about things found in space.

Answer: Celestial Objects

Words: Comet, Moon, Planet, Star

Green Category (Medium): Archers

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Hint: Consider figures known for their archery skills.

Answer: Archers

Words: Cupid, Hawkeye, Robin Hood, Sagittarius

Blue Category (Hard): Female Animals

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Hint: Think about female counterparts in the animal kingdom.

Answer: Female Animals

Words: Jenny, Nanny, Queen, Vixen

Purple Category (Tricky): SNL Cast Members

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Hint: Consider individuals who have appeared on Saturday Night Live.

Answer: SNL Cast Members

Words: Fey, Rudolph, Shannon, Strong

Complete Solutions

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  • 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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