This is the archived NYT Connections puzzle for Tuesday, December 17, 2024, game #555—not today’s current puzzle. Start with the four broad hints below, reveal the category names next, and open the full solution only if you want all 16 words sorted.
Hints for Connections #555
Try these category-level nudges before looking at the answers:
- Yellow: Spirit
- Green: On the…
- Blue: For wrapping and writing
- Purple: 40-15
Category names
Spoiler warning: The category names below reveal more than the hints.
- Yellow: INTREPIDITY
- Green: ROAD
- Blue: KINDS OF PAPER
- Purple: KINDS OF TENNIS COURTS
All answers for December 17, 2024
Full solution spoilers: The table shows every word and its group.
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| Category | Words |
|---|---|
| INTREPIDITY | GRIT, HEART, NERVE, PLUCK |
| ROAD | ARTERY, AVENUE, DRAG, DRIVE |
| KINDS OF PAPER | CONSTRUCTION, GRAPH, TISSUE, WAX |
| KINDS OF TENNIS COURTS | CARPET, CLAY, GRASS, HARD |
How Connections works
The New York Times Help Center describes Connections as a game in which “Players are given 16 words and must find groups of four items that share something in common.” It says each puzzle has exactly one solution, with overlapping word meanings making the groupings tricky. The four colors run from Yellow, the easiest category, to Purple, the trickiest. The words and categories are curated by editors using the Oxford Dictionary. Read the NYT Connections help page.
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According to current NYT Help Center information, the daily puzzle releases at midnight in each player’s timezone. Daily play is available on the NYT Games website and apps; the archive is available to All Access and Games subscribers, and archived games do not count toward streaks. Access terms can change, so consult the official help page for current details.
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