NYT Connections Guide: Conquer Puzzle #561 (Dec. 23, 2024)

Today's Connections puzzle presents sixteen words to categorize into four themed groups, allowing for a maximum of three errors. This guide offers assistance for those struggling with NYT Connections puzzle #561 (December 23, 2024).

The puzzle words are: Boat, U, Bowl, M, Thou, Crew, V, You, 8, Ewe, Scoop, Glue, Tuesday, K, Grand, and Yew.

General Hints:

1. Categorization isn't based on letter counts or similar criteria.
2. While not strictly about rhyming words, sound similarities are relevant.
3. "Glue" and "8" belong to the same group.

Category Solutions (with Spoilers):

Yellow (Easy): Homophones

Words: Ewe, U, Yew, You

Green (Medium): Necklines

Words: Boat, Crew, Scoop, V

Blue (Hard): Ways to Express 1,000

Words: Grand, K, M, Thou

Purple (Tricky): Super __

Words: 8, Bowl, Glue, Tuesday

Complete Solution:

• Yellow - Homophones: Ewe, U, Yew, You
• Green - Necklines: Boat, Crew, Scoop, V
• Blue - Ways to Express 1,000: Grand, K, M, Thou
• Purple - Super __: 8, Bowl, Glue, Tuesday

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