Get NYT Connections Hints for December 18, 2024. Find hints and solutions for puzzle #556, including word connections and hidden categories.
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ONION: People cry when cutting onions, but has anyone asked if the onion cries when people cut it? Who's the real victim here?
Think about ways to deal with situations or responsibilities
These are verbs about taking control or addressing something
Deal with
SHORT: People complain about being short, but they're actually closer to the Earth's heart - talk about a special connection!
You might find these terms in a craft brewery
These describe characteristics or types of beer
Styles of beer
HANDLE: You think you're handling life, but what if life is actually handling you with care?
Think about different investment strategies
These are trading and investment position terms
Investment verbs
BITTER: People avoid bitter things, but coffee is bitter and still gets millions of good morning hugs daily.
Think about architectural or structural features
Each of these can refer to a rounded top structure
___ dome
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Hint: Deal with
Hint: Styles of beer
Hint: Investment verbs
Hint: ___ dome