NYT Connections today — my hints and answers for Tuesday, December 17 (game #555)

My clues will help you solve the NYT's Connections puzzle today and keep that streak going

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News By Johnny DeeContributions from Marc McLaren published 17 December 2024

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Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need clues.

What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too, while Marc's Wordle today page covers the original viral word game.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Connections today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

NYT Connections today (game #555) - today's words

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Today's NYT Connections words are…

  • TISSUE
  • CARPET
  • WAX
  • PLUCK
  • DRAG
  • NERVE
  • CLAY
  • GRAPH
  • GRASS
  • ARTERY
  • HARD
  • HEART
  • DRIVE
  • GRIT
  • CONSTRUCTION
  • AVENUE

NYT Connections today (game #555) - hint #1 - group hints

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

  • YELLOW: Spirit
  • GREEN: On the… 
  • BLUE: For wrapping and writing
  • PURPLE: 40-15

Need more clues?

We're firmly in spoiler territory now, but read on if you want to know what the four theme answers are for today's NYT Connections puzzles…

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