Hints and Solutions for NYT Connections Puzzle #549 on December 11, 2024
Today's NYT 'Connections' puzzle might have you scratching your head! If you're seeking assistance, this post provides hints and answers for puzzle #549 so you can complete the game without too much fuss. Whether you're puzzled by the words or just want to check your answers, we’ve got you covered.
To begin, here's what today's categories look like:
- An idyllic or picturesque place.
- To function properly, these items require a rigorous, up-and-down motion before use.
- A blending of names/terms to create something new.
- The words in this category end with terms associated with 'companionship.'
If you’re desperate for the answers, scroll down just a bit; they’re coming up! But first, let’s take another look at how to play Connections.
How To Play Connections
Connections is not just any game; it's a delightful daily word challenge from the New York Times available to players starting at midnight. The objective is simple: you get 16 words and must group them thematically, forming four sets of four. There are only one correct arrangement for each puzzle!
The groups come color-coded based on difficulty: the yellow group is typically the easiest, green and blue are intermediate, and the black-hued purple usually presents the toughest challenge. For example, categories could range from 'Sports Teams' to 'Names of Common Kitchen Items.'
Now for the moment you’ve been waiting for! Here are the answers for Wednesday, December 11, 2024:
Today's Connections Answers
1. Utopia : Paradise, Seventh Heaven, Shangri-La, Xanadu
2. Things You Shake: Hairspray, Magic 8 Ball, Salad Dressing, Snowglobe
3. Proper Noun Portmanteaux: Jazzercise, Paralympics, Pokémon, Wikipedia
4. Ending in Synonyms for 'Friend': Ketchum, PayPal, Primate, Rosebud
Hopefully, these answers helped keep your winning streak alive! For those who missed out on recent puzzles, catching up is easy since you can play archived versions of the game. Utilize your NYT Games subscription to access prior versions and grab hints or past answers!
Please return tomorrow for hints and answers for the new game, and don’t forget to share your thoughts on the puzzles! Visit our newly formed Discord community to chat about strategies. Whether you love the game or have suggestions, this is your space.
Stay hydrated, call someone you love today, and may your Connections games be forever triumphant!