This is a walkthrough for the New York Times Connections puzzle #563, published on December 25th, 2024. This guide provides hints, answers, and explanations for each category.
The puzzle words are: Queen, Star, Cupid, Strong, Rudolph, Sagittarius, Nanny, Comet, Vixen, Moon, Robin Hood, Shannon, Hawkeye, Fey, Jenny, Planet.
General Hints:
- No category focuses solely on reindeer names or female first names.
- Shannon and Strong belong to the same category.
Category Solutions:
Yellow (Easy): Celestial Objects
- Hint: Think about objects found in space.
- Answer: Comet, Moon, Planet, Star
Green (Medium): Archers
- Hint: Consider figures known for their archery skills.
- Answer: Cupid, Hawkeye, Robin Hood, Sagittarius
Blue (Hard): Female Animals
- Hint: Think about female versions of animal names.
- Answer: Jenny, Nanny, Queen, Vixen
Purple (Tricky): SNL Cast Members
- Hint: These individuals have appeared on Saturday Night Live.
- Answer: Fey, Rudolph, Shannon, Strong
Complete Solution Summary:
- 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
Enjoy the puzzle! Remember to check out the New York Times Games website for more Connections puzzles.
