WARNING: THERE ARE CONNECTIONS SPOILERS AHEAD! DO NOT READ FURTHER IF YOU DON’T WANT THE DECEMBER 27, 2024 NYT CONNECTIONS ANSWER SPOILED FOR YOU.
Ready? OK! Have you been playing Connections, the super fun word game from the New York Times? It's gone viral, with players across social media displaying their colorful results just like they did with Wordle. The game provides challenges and entertainment, requiring players to categorize words based on various themes.
Each day, Connections resets at midnight local time, offering players 16 words to categorize. The structure of the game is straightforward: players must identify four groups of four words, each connected by a common theme, all without making more than three mistakes. Just like its predecessor Wordle, players can track their success and challenge friends for bragging rights.
Today, December 27, 2024, we’ve got hints and answers to help you ace today’s puzzle, which has been rated at 3.8 out of 5 for difficulty. Do you need help figuring it out? Let’s break down today’s categories.
The themes include:
- Breakfast Sides: You might eat these when you get up.
- Pushed as a Button: Think elevator.
- Oscar-Winning Actors: And the award goes to …
- They Have Horns: “Honk!”
Now, here are the specific answers to each category:
Breakfast Sides: BACON, GRITS, HASH, TOAST.
Pushed as a Button: CLICKS, HITS, PRESSES, TAPS.
They Have Horns: AFRICA, BUGLER, CAR, UNICORN.
Oscar-Winning Actors: BRIDGES, IRONS, PHOENIX, WASHINGTON.
If the puzzle is proving especially challenging today, you can take advantage of hints by examining the words carefully and rearranging them to see potential connections from various angles. Sometimes, simply speaking the words helps solidify associations. Expect to encounter red herrings—words intentionally crafted to confuse—which require careful consideration when categorizing.
This daily game not only tests your linguistic skills but also provides entertainment and community interaction, with forums dedicated to puzzle discussions. Connections has grown immensely popular, and it’s easy to see why. With editor Wyna Liu at the helm, the game has continued to evolve since its launch.
Make sure to visit back for tomorrow’s edition and continue sharpening your puzzle skills. All players are invited to engage and share their scores, with support available for those facing difficulties. Happy connecting!
