NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Sunday, December 1 (game #539)

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NYT Connections: Game #539 Word Group Challenge

Good day! Let’s delve into Connections, the New York Times’ engaging word game that pushes you to categorize answers. It’s quite the challenge, so stick around for some helpful hints.

Once you’re done, why not continue the fun with more word games? You can also check out daily Wordle hints and answers, Strands hints and answers, and Quordle hints and answers for additional assistance.

SPOILER ALERT: Details about today’s NYT Connections are below, so proceed only if you’re ready for the answers.

NYT Connections Today (Game #539) – Today’s Words

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Today’s NYT Connections words are:

  • SOLO
  • JERSEY
  • WILLY
  • WONKA
  • YORK
  • HAVEN
  • KINDER
  • BIRD
  • PADS
  • CHARMS
  • PORT
  • HELMET
  • RETREAT
  • FALLIN’
  • CLEATS
  • SHELTER

NYT Connections Today (Game #539) – Hint #1 – Group Hints

What are some clues for today’s NYT Connections groups?

  • Yellow: Somewhere safe
  • Green: Locker room kit
  • Blue: Sweet treats
  • Purple: [not costing anything] blank

Need more clues? Keep reading to uncover the four theme answers for today’s NYT Connections puzzles.

NYT Connections Today (Game #539) – Hint #2 – Group Answers

What are the answers for today’s NYT Connections groups?

  • YELLOW: SANCTUARY
  • GREEN FOOTBALL GEAR
  • BLUE: CANDY NAMES
  • PURPLE: “FREE ___”

Ready for the answers? Scroll down to reveal them.

NYT Connections Today (Game #539) – The Answers

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The answers for today’s Connections, game #539, are:

  • YELLOW: SANCTUARY – HAVEN, PORT, RETREAT, SHELTER
  • GREEN FOOTBALL GEAR – CLEATS, HELMET, JERSEY, PADS
  • BLUE: CANDY NAMES – CHARMS, KINDER, WONKA, YORK
  • PURPLE: “FREE ___” – BIRD, FALLIN’, SOLO, WILLY

My rating: Hard

My score: 2 mistakes

Today’s game had its challenges, especially navigating through the football-related group. It’s always interesting to see how different topics are intertwined in the game. Share your progress via email!

Yesterday’s NYT Connections Answers (Saturday, 30 November, Game #538)

  • YELLOW: DANCE STYLES – JAZZ, MODERN, SWING, TAP
  • GREEN: STEAL – LIFT, PALM, POCKET, SWIPE
  • BLUE: PERFORM WELL ON – ACE, CRUSH, NAIL, ROCK
  • PURPLE: ___BALL PITCHES – CURVE, FAST, KNUCKLE, SCREW

What is NYT Connections?

NYT Connections is a word game series created by the New York Times, gaining popularity for its challenging nature. The game requires players to identify groups of four items with a commonality, varying in difficulty levels: green for easy, yellow for moderate, blue for challenging, and purple for very difficult.

Players are allowed up to four mistakes and can eliminate the final group by process of elimination. The game can be tricky with wordplay and tricks, testing players’ deduction skills.

Unlike simpler games like Wordle, NYT Connections offers a deeper challenge with deceptive elements. You can access the game for free on desktop or mobile through the NYT Games site.