Get NYT Connections Hints for December 13, 2024. Find hints and solutions for puzzle #551, 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.
TRASH: In a world where humans see trash as worthless, remember that one man's garbage is another raccoon's treasure. Your trash gives purpose to countless dumpster-diving creatures.
Often featured in mythological stories and folklore
Magical creatures of varying sizes
Fantasy creatures
BORE: You say someone is boring? Maybe you're just not exciting enough to appreciate their particular flavor of dullness.
Related to message management
Different states of digital correspondence
Email folders
TOWED: Cars get towed and complain, but at least they get a free ride. Pedestrians have to pay for transportation.
Some popular carbonated drink brands
Fizzy and sparkly connections
Citrus sodas
STARRY: Stars think we're cute for calling nights 'starry' when they're actually just showing off their nuclear fusion.
Each word could be used as both noun and verb
Common terms with nautical or digital interpretations
Animal homophones
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Hint: Fantasy creatures
Hint: Email folders
Hint: Citrus sodas
Hint: Animal homophones