Key Highlights
- The Sunday edition of NYT Connections hints at solutions for December 14.
- Advice on solving the connections includes looking out for red herrings and using paper to jot down words.
- Detailed breakdowns of each color group’s theme: Yellow, Blue, Green, Purple.
- Answers provided for all four groups.
Navigating NYT Connections on Sunday, December 14: Hints and Answers
This Sunday, the New York Times presents a new challenge in their popular puzzle game, NYT Connections. The goal is to find links between four pairs of words from a group of sixteen, with clues provided for each color-coded category. Let’s delve into today’s hints and solutions.
How to Solve Today’s NYT Connections
The first step in solving these puzzles is to understand the categories clearly. Erik Kain, our guide, suggests looking out for red herrings, which are words that might seem connected but aren’t part of the solution. Writing down the words can also be very helpful as it allows your brain to form connections more easily.
Hints and Themes for Each Group
Yellow group: The hint is “Heap with praise,” which points towards terms that are associated with flattery or compliments. Words like Fawn, Flatter, Gush, Praise fit this theme.
Blue group: This category includes a word with a silent letter. Possible solutions could be words like Calf, Chalk, Colonel, Would.
Green group: Characters from Danish fairy tales are the key here. Words such as Duckling (ugly), Emperor (naked), Mermaid (little), Princess (and the pea) relate to famous fairy tale characters.
Purple group: These words revolve around fictional pigs, with a notable inclusion being Babe (Babe), Napoleon (Animal Farm), Piglet (Winnie the Pooh), Porky (Looney Tunes).
How to Start Solving
With these hints in mind, we can begin by focusing on one word from each group. For instance, starting with Fawn as a Yellow word and Calf as a Blue word can help narrow down the choices.
Final Answers Revealed
The full answers are:
- Yellow group: Fawn, Flatter, Gush, Praise
- Blue group: Calf, Chalk, Colonel, Would
- Green group: Duckling (ugly), Emperor (naked), Mermaid (little), Princess (and the pea)
- Purple group: Babe (Babe), Napoleon (Animal Farm), Piglet (Winnie the Pooh), Porky (Looney Tunes)
Kain notes that some words might seem like they could fit into other storylines, but careful consideration and pronouncing the words aloud can help uncover hidden connections. The puzzles are moderately challenging this week, with a mix of familiar characters from fairy tales and pop culture references.
Conclusion
Navigating today’s Connections puzzle requires patience and attention to detail. By following the hints provided, you can enjoy solving these engaging wordplay challenges. For those who want more guidance or a fresh start, deleting cookies can be an option. Keep your brain active with these puzzles, and don’t forget to explore other games like Wordle, Pips, and Strands for a well-rounded puzzling experience.
