Get NYT Connections Hints for December 1, 2024. Find hints and solutions for puzzle #539, including word connections and hidden categories.
As a fellow word puzzle enthusiast, I've designed these hints to be progressive to preserve your enjoyment of the game. Please reveal them in order, starting from the top. While official hints and answers are available at the bottom, I strongly encourage you to think through each connection yourself before checking them.
JERSEY: A jersey thinks it makes the player, but really, the player makes countless jerseys famous - who's wearing who?
Where one might seek refuge
Safe spaces to escape to
Sanctuary
KINDER: Being kinder to others is great, but have you tried being kinder to your coffee mug that wakes you up every morning?
Essential protective equipment
Athletic gear worn on the field
Football gear
PADS: Shoulder pads protect players from hits, but who protects them from bench-warming?
Candy-related names and brands
Confectionery connections
Candy names
FALLIN': Everyone fears falling, but your phone falls for you multiple times a day and still stays loyal.
Musical and theatrical connections
Think performers and characters
“free ___”
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Hint: Sanctuary
Hint: Football gear
Hint: Candy names
Hint: “free ___”