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NYT Connections#589
Sunday, December 15, 2024
Medium Daily Puzzle

NYT Connections December 15 2024 Hints and Answer

Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for 2024-12-15! Need help solving the puzzle? We've got category clues and the full solution. Play smarter!

Game Type
NYT Connections
Answer Length
16 words, 4 groups
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What is NYT Connections?

NYT Connections is a word puzzle where you group 16 words into 4 categories of 4 words each. The categories have different difficulty levels indicated by colors: Yellow (easiest), Green, Blue, and Purple (hardest).

Welcome to NYT Connections! Ready to find the hidden connections? Whether you need a gentle hint or the complete solution, we've got you covered. Discover the themes that link these 16 words and master today's puzzle with our comprehensive guide.

NYT Connections Tips & Strategies

  • Start with the most obvious connections first (usually Yellow)
  • Look for proper nouns, plural forms, or common categories
  • Be careful with red herrings - words that seem to fit multiple groups
  • The Purple group often involves wordplay, puns, or very specific themes
  • If you're stuck, try thinking about what words have in common beyond their literal meaning

NYT Connections Hints for 15 December 2024 [#589]

Need a nudge in the right direction? Use these hints to help solve today's puzzle.

Yellow SPICES

Green PERFORM POORLY

Blue SKIM THROUGH, AS PAGES

Purple POP SINGERS MINUS “S”

Spoiler Alert!

The complete answers are below. Only scroll down if you want to see the full solution!

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How to play NYT Connections?
Game Rules
NYT Connections is a word puzzle where you need to find groups of four words that share something in common. Each group has a specific theme or category. You have 4 mistakes allowed before the game ends. The categories range from straightforward to very tricky wordplay.
What are the difficulty levels in NYT Connections?
Strategy Tips
The four groups are color-coded by difficulty: Yellow (easiest), Green (easy), Blue (medium), and Purple (hardest). Purple often involves wordplay, puns, or very obscure connections.
What is the Yellow category theme?
Yellow Group
SPICES - This yellow category contains words related to this theme.
What is the Green category theme?
Green Group
PERFORM POORLY - This green category contains words related to this theme.
What is the Blue category theme?
Blue Group
SKIM THROUGH, AS PAGES - This blue category contains words related to this theme.
What is the Purple category theme?
Purple Group
POP SINGERS MINUS “S” - This purple category contains words related to this theme.

NYT Connections Answers for 15 December 2024

The complete answers are below. Only scroll down if you want to see the full solution!

Yellow

SPICES

MACE
CLOVE
PEPPER
NUTMEG

Green

PERFORM POORLY

FLAIL
TANK
FLOUNDER
FLOP

Blue

SKIM THROUGH, AS PAGES

THUMB
LEAF
FLIP
RIFFLE

Purple

POP SINGERS MINUS “S”

KEY
STYLE
MAR
SPEAR

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