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.
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:
- The categories aren't about reindeer names.
- The categories aren't about female first names.
- "Shannon" and "Strong" belong in the same category.
Yellow Category (Easy): Celestial Objects
Hint: Think about things found in space.
Answer: Celestial Objects
Words: Comet, Moon, Planet, Star
Green Category (Medium): Archers
Hint: Consider figures known for their archery skills.
Answer: Archers
Words: Cupid, Hawkeye, Robin Hood, Sagittarius
Blue Category (Hard): Female Animals
Hint: Think about female counterparts in the animal kingdom.
Answer: Female Animals
Words: Jenny, Nanny, Queen, Vixen
Purple Category (Tricky): SNL Cast Members
Hint: Consider individuals who have appeared on Saturday Night Live.
Answer: SNL Cast Members
Words: Fey, Rudolph, Shannon, Strong
Complete Solutions
- 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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