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Connections #569: the 16-word grid
The puzzle’s words were:
BALL, DROP, DART, GAME, ATTENTION, DEAR, BRAND, NAMES, THRILL, FOR, FLY, BLAST, BOLT, KICK, TO, DASH.
Hints for the December 31, 2024 puzzle
Try each clue before moving on to the solutions below.
- Yellow: Think of words that can mean to move rapidly.
- Green: Look for words associated with enjoyment or excitement.
- Blue: These words can appear before an addressee in a message or letter.
- Purple: Complete the familiar phrase “Name ___.”
Spoilers: Connections #569 answers
The four categories and their words were:
- Yellow — MOVE QUICKLY: BOLT, DART, DASH, FLY
- Green — FUN TIME: BALL, BLAST, KICK, THRILL
- Blue — WORDS BEFORE AN ADDRESSEE: ATTENTION, DEAR, FOR, TO
- Purple — NAME ___: BRAND, DROP, GAME, NAMES
About revisiting the archived puzzle
The New York Times Games Help Center describes Connections and notes that users with an NYT account can access progress on archived puzzles. Check the NYT Games Help Center for the service’s current details. The answer guide is a reference; it does not provide the same play or archive functionality as the official game.
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