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Adapting to Today’s Connections Puzzle
If you’re finding yourself at a standstill with the latest Connections puzzle, you may be looking for ways to get back on track. There are several strategies that can assist you, and having a few helpful hints can be the key to unlocking those solutions. Today’s puzzle contains some tricky elements, with one category being less about individual words and more about their combined meanings. Therefore, a little guidance can make a significant difference in your progress.
For those in search of a more challenging puzzle without guess limitations, consider trying the New York Times’ Letter Boxed game. The absence of guessing caps allows for more experimentation, giving you the freedom to try different approaches and discover what fits. The strict four-guess limit in Connections can feel stifling—especially if you’re still learning some of the vocabulary—so this alternative can be far more enjoyable.
Hints for Today’s Puzzle
December 24 #562
The categories today offer a mix of challenges, with some that might stump even seasoned players. There’s one grouping that seems so evident it may feel disheartening to consider, but with a few hints, you can navigate through this puzzle more easily:
- A catchphrase shared by many describes one of the categories.
- Adjectives or terms surrounding a special bond represent another category.
- Words that mimic the sound of smaller units of meaning form yet another grouping.
- Four terms that can easily transform into something iconic make up the last category.
If You’re Still Stuck
If these clues aren’t sufficient to finalize your solutions, fear not—additional assistance is available.
Category Breakdown:
Yellow Answers: "Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!"
All four words—LIONS, TIGERS, BEARS, and OH MY—felt suspiciously obvious to me, leading me to doubt whether they could possibly fit in the same category. I was tempted to create an alternative grouping related to sports mascots but ultimately learned that sometimes the simplest answer is indeed the correct one.
Green Answers: "Beloved, as a Friend"
This category seemed rather straightforward as well. Each word carried a similar connotation of closeness. While I briefly considered placing "TIGHT" in a different category where casual phrases like "BYE" could fit, it ultimately belonged in this one.
Blue Answers: "Words that Sound Like Plural Letters"
This grouping posed more challenges for me. Despite multiple guesses with BEES, EASE, and USE, I continued hitting “one away.” JAYS, however, caught me off guard, as I likely wouldn’t have placed it there even if I had more attempts.
Purple Answers: "When Tripled, Hit Song Titles"
Music isn’t typically my strong suit. I rarely follow pop trends or keep track of currently popular songs, so identifying titles based on how they repeat was particularly challenging. "BYE" was a familiar reference, simply because it tends to show up at school dances to signal departure.
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