Good Morning Word Game Enthusiasts!
Get ready to challenge your brain with NYT’s Connections, a fun word game that will test your ability to group answers into different categories. If you need some help along the way, keep reading for some hints and clues!
Once you’ve completed the Connections game, why not try some more word games to keep the fun going? Check out our daily hints and answers for Strands and Quordle, and don’t forget to visit Marc’s Wordle page for the latest on the viral word game sensation.
NYT Connections Today (Game #560) – Today’s Words
Today’s NYT Connections words are…
- STATS
- CROWN
- ABBOTT
- ELEMENTARY
- NUN
- KEY
- DOME
- ABBA
- LAUREL
- MONK
- COCONUT
- FRY
- SKULL
- BONES
- KAYAK
- KOJAK
NYT Connections Today (Game #560) – Hint #1 – Group Hints
What are some clues for today’s NYT Connections groups?
- YELLOW: Bodypart lingo
- GREEN: Backwards and forwards
- BLUE: Watching the detectives
- PURPLE: The other half
Need more clues? Keep reading to uncover the theme answers for today’s puzzles…
NYT Connections Today (Game #560) – Hint #2 – Group Answers
What are the answers for today’s NYT Connections groups?
- YELLOW: SLANG FOR HEAD
- GREEN: PALINDROMES
- BLUE: POLICE PROCEDURALS
- PURPLE: FIRST IN A COMEDY DUO
Ready for the answers? Scroll down to reveal…
NYT Connections Today (Game #560) – The Answers
The answers to today’s Connections, game #560, are…
- YELLOW: SLANG FOR HEAD – COCONUT, CROWN, DOME, SKULL
- GREEN: PALINDROMES – ABBA, KAYAK, NUN, STATS
- BLUE: POLICE PROCEDURALS – BONES, ELEMENTARY, KOJAK, MONK
- PURPLE: FIRST IN A COMEDY DUO – ABBOTT, FRY, KEY, LAUREL
- My Rating: Moderate
- My Score: 1 mistake
Today’s puzzle was a bit tricky, especially trying to identify the “SLANG FOR HEAD” group. Did you manage to solve it without any errors? Share your experience in the comments!
Fun fact: Did you know that the longest palindrome in regular use is the 19-letter Finnish word “saippuakivikauppias”?
Keep exercising your brain with word games and puzzles to stay sharp and entertained!
Yesterday’s NYT Connections Answers (Saturday, 21 December, Game #559)
- YELLOW: LOOP – BAND, CIRCLE, HOOP, RING
- GREEN: COOKING VESSELS – CASSEROLE, CROCK, PAN, POT
- BLUE: KINDS OF BEDS – BUNK, CANOPY, MURPHY, SLEIGH
- PURPLE: THINGS CALLED “OSCAR” – BALONEY, GROUCH, O, STATUETTE
What is NYT Connections?
NYT Connections is a popular word game created by the New York Times. It challenges players to group four items that share a commonality, with varying difficulty levels for each group. You can play for free on the NYT Games site on both desktop and mobile devices. Test your word skills and have fun exploring the world of Connections!