NYT Connections Hints for December 08, 2024

Get daily clues, category explanations and answers for the NYT Connections game

Well hello there, folks! Ready to tickle those brain cells and unlock some wordy wonders? Today’s puzzle is a real humdinger, a delightful dance of vocabulary and wit! Let’s dive right in, shall we?

Hints

  • Yellow Strikes that deliver impact

  • Green To force into a small space

  • Blue Brands inspired by creatures

  • Purple Words that sound like styles of music

Now, if those hints have left you feeling a bit like a fish out of water (though, perhaps a rather stylish fish), let’s see if a little categorical nudge gets you swimming smoothly again.

Categories

  • Yellow Punch

  • Green Cram

  • Blue Companies Named After Animals

  • Purple Homophones of Music Genres

And finally, for those who are ready to unveil the answers, here’s the grand reveal!

Answers

  • Yellow BELT, BLOW, SLUG, SOCK

  • Green SANDWICH, SHOEHORN, SQUEEZE, WEDGE

  • Blue CATERPILLAR, DOVE, GREYHOUND, PUMA

  • Purple INDY, METTLE, SEOUL, WRAP

There you have it, my friends! A linguistic triumph, a word puzzle expertly solved! Until next time, keep those brains buzzing and those smiles shining!