It's time for the second Christmas Day Connections puzzle ever. If you've tackled other holiday daily puzzles, you know the NYT can be quite clever in presenting a puzzle that seems holiday-themed but isn't.

If you find yourself stuck and needing a bit of guidance, you're in the right place. Below, you'll find a wealth of resources to help you solve the puzzle, including general hints, category-specific tips, individual section spoilers, and much more.

Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #563 for December 25, 2024

Today's Connections puzzle includes the following words: Queen, Star, Cupid, Strong, Rudolph, Sagittarius, Nanny, Comet, Vixen, Moon, Robin Hood, Shannon, Hawkeye, Fey, Jenny, and Planet.

What is the Definition of Jenny?

Jenny, also known as a spinning jenny, is a device used to spin yarn. It's also a common female first name. In some species, such as certain birds, females are referred to as jennies. Additionally, in nautical slang, a jenny, also called a genoa, is a type of jib used in cruising and racing yachts.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle

Below are hints and spoilers for this engaging mobile puzzle game. Click the "Read More" button under each section to uncover the helpful tips inside.

Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle

Here are some general hints to get you started:

1. None of these groups are about names of reindeer.
2. None of these categories are about female first names.
3. Shannon and Strong belong in the same category.

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Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints

For the yellow/straightforward answer, consider these hints: Black holes and satellites as well.

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Yellow Connections Category Answer

The yellow/straightforward category in the New York Times Connections is Celestial Objects.

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Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer for the yellow/straightforward Connections is Celestial Objects.

The four words in this group are: Comet, Moon, Planet, Star.

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Green NYT Connections Category Hints

For the green/medium difficulty answer, think along these lines: Other things you could put in this category: Katniss, Artemis, Legolas.

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Green Connections Category Answer

The green/medium difficulty category in Connections is Archers.

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Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer for the green/medium difficulty Connections is Archers.

The four words in this group are: Cupid, Hawkeye, Robin Hood, Sagittarius.

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Blue NYT Connections Category Hints

For the blue/difficult answer in this free-to-play game, consider: A doe, a hen, a molly.

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Blue Connections Category Answer

The blue/difficult category in Connections is Female Animals.

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Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer for the blue/difficult Connections is Female Animals.

The four words in this group are: Jenny, Nanny, Queen, Vixen.

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Purple NYT Connections Category Hints

For the purple/tricky answer, think about: Comedians.

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Purple Connections Category Answer

The purple/tricky difficulty category in Connections is SNL Cast Members.

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Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer for the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is SNL Cast Members.

The four words in this group are: Fey, Rudolph, Shannon, Strong.

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Answers for Today's NYT Connections #563 for December 25, 2024

Looking for the complete solution to this relaxing puzzle game? Here's a breakdown of all the categories and the words that belong to each group in today's Connections:

• 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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