Issue #545 Sat 7 Dec
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — December 7, 2024
A steady grid that relies on clear definitions today. The four groups remain distinct enough to avoid the usual traps of overlapping synonyms.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
Two items on a spreadsheet, the lines between two historical events, or the way you draw a line to a conclusion.
Cognitive processing
Synonyms
Members are 6–9 letters; first letters A, E, R.
THINK OF TOGETHER
One is AFFILIATE.
AFFILIATE · ASSOCIATE · EQUATE · RELATE
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
A tackle box left in the garage, the quiet stretch of a morning on the pier, and the ripple in the water.
Angling gear
Direct synonyms
Members are 3–4 letters; first letters B, C, F, L.
WAYS TO ATTRACT FISH
One is BAIT.
BAIT · CHUM · FLY · LURE
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
The jersey hanging in the closet, the roar of a home crowd, and the schedule pinned to the refrigerator door.
Professional sports
Proper nouns
Members are 3–7 letters; first letters L, S, W.
W.N.B.A. TEAMS
One is LIBERTY.
LIBERTY · STORM · SUN · WINGS
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
A phrase you complete while browsing a menu or finishing a sentence about a tall person.
Compound words
Common prefix completion
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters B, F, H, L.
LONG___
One is BOW.
BOW · FELLOW · HORN · LEGS
Spoiler zone
Complete Connections answer
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THINK OF TOGETHERAFFILIATE · ASSOCIATE · EQUATE · RELATE
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WAYS TO ATTRACT FISHBAIT · CHUM · FLY · LURE
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W.N.B.A. TEAMSLIBERTY · STORM · SUN · WINGS
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Reveal the violet group
LONG___BOW · FELLOW · HORN · LEGS
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Frequently asked questions
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How hard is NYT Connections on December 7, 2024?
NYT Connections on December 7, 2024 rates 3 out of 4 on our difficulty scale — a tougher-than-average puzzle. As always you sort sixteen words into four colour-coded groups, and our hints tease what links each group without ever naming the words.
What's a spoiler-free hint for NYT Connections on December 7, 2024?
The hint ladder above starts with a one-line vibe for each of the four groups, then adds the connecting idea, then the wording of each category. You climb only as far as you need, and no grouped words are shown until the final reveal.
How many groups are in NYT Connections #545?
Four groups of four, ordered from the gentlest to the trickiest. For the categories and the sixteen words themselves, open the answer section on this page — the hints here keep them hidden.
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