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Need help with Saturday, December 14, 2024’s NYT Connections puzzle #552? Start with spoiler-safe hints, then reveal the category names or the complete groups only when you’re ready.
Spoiler-safe hints for Connections #552
These are the four clues reported by TechRadar, in the puzzle’s color order. They point toward the groups without giving away the words:
- Yellow: Things with fins
- Green: The bids are in
- Blue: Spending power
- Purple: No mugs
Category names
Ready for the category labels? The groups are FISH, WORDS IN AN AUCTION-ENDING PHRASE, GLOBAL CURRENCIES, and WORDS BEFORE “CUP.”
Full answers for December 14, 2024
Spoilers: The full solution to puzzle #552 is below.
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- Yellow — FISH: FLUKE, MULLET, SOLE, TANG
- Green — WORDS IN AN AUCTION-ENDING PHRASE: GOING, ONCE, SOLD, TWICE
- Blue — GLOBAL CURRENCIES: POUND, REAL, SOL, YUAN
- Purple — WORDS BEFORE “CUP”: BUTTER, DIVA, SOLO, WORLD
Why the grid can mislead
SOLE, SOL, and SOLO look related at a glance, but each belongs to a different group: SOLE is a fish, SOL is a currency, and SOLO completes “solo cup.” Look for the category each word actually fits rather than grouping by spelling alone.
How difficult was #552?
TechRadar described the puzzle as “Moderate” and reported that its writer scored it perfectly. Yahoo’s indexed result reported a 3/5 Connections Companion rating. These are separate assessments from different sources, not an official or universal difficulty score.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How Connections works
Connections presents 16 terms for players to sort into four groups of four, with color-coded categories indicating difficulty. To play, visit the NYT Games Connections page.
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