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Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errorsFree Scan →Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minuteDriver Scan →Repair Windows errors before they cause bigger problemsFix Now →This is the archived NYT Connections puzzle No. 554, published on December 16, 2024—not a puzzle from another year with the same calendar date. Start with the group hints below; category names and the full solution follow after a spoiler break.
Hints for Connections No. 554
Use these hints in order, from the gentlest nudge to the more specific clue. They correspond to the yellow, green, blue, and purple groups.
- Listening
- Fun scraps
- Sweet treats
- Typical gags
Category names
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- Types of radio
- Kinds of play fights
- Snack cakes
- Classic joke staples
Full answers for December 16, 2024
Spoilers below: the complete word groups are revealed here.
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Types of radio
AM, HAM, SATELLITE, WALKIE-TALKIE
Kinds of play fights
FOOD, PILLOW, SNOWBALL, WATER BALLOON
Snack cakes
DEVIL DOG, DING DONG, HOHO, YODEL
Classic joke staples
BAR, CHICKEN, KNOCK-KNOCK, LIGHT BULB
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.The 16 words on the board
LIGHT BULB, SNOWBALL, HAM, CHICKEN, PILLOW, YODEL, BAR, FOOD, KNOCK-KNOCK, WALKIE-TALKIE, DING DONG, WATER BALLOON, SATELLITE, DEVIL DOG, AM, HOHO
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