This is a guide to solving the New York Times Connections puzzle #563 for December 25th, 2024. The puzzle includes the words: Queen, Star, Cupid, Strong, Rudolph, Sagittarius, Nanny, Comet, Vixen, Moon, Robin Hood, Shannon, Hawkeye, Fey, Jenny, and Planet. This walkthrough provides hints and solutions to help you conquer this holiday-themed brain teaser.
The Puzzle's Words: Queen, Star, Cupid, Strong, Rudolph, Sagittarius, Nanny, Comet, Vixen, Moon, Robin Hood, Shannon, Hawkeye, Fey, Jenny, Planet.
What is a Jenny?
A jenny is a spinning machine, a female first name, a female animal of certain species, and a slang nautical term for a type of jib sail.
General Hints:
- No reindeer names.
- No female first names as a category.
- Shannon and Strong belong together.
Yellow Category (Easy): Celestial Objects
Hint: Think about things found in space.
Solution: Comet, Moon, Planet, Star
Green Category (Medium): Archers
Hint: Consider figures known for their archery skills.
Solution: Cupid, Hawkeye, Robin Hood, Sagittarius
Blue Category (Hard): Female Animals
Hint: Think about female versions of animal names.
Solution: Jenny, Nanny, Queen, Vixen
Purple Category (Tricky): SNL Cast Members
Hint: Consider past or present cast members of Saturday Night Live.
Solution: Fey, Rudolph, Shannon, Strong
Complete Solution:
- Yellow - Celestial Objects: Comet, Moon, Planet, Star
- Green - Archers: Cupid, Hawkeye, Robin Hood, Sagittarius
- Blue - Female Animals: Jenny, Nanny, Queen, Vixen
- Purple - SNL Cast Members: Fey, Rudolph, Shannon, Strong
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