Get NYT Connections Hints for December 19, 2024. Find hints and solutions for puzzle #557, including word connections and hidden categories.
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BARREL: Barrels roll their eyes at humans who struggle with their work-life balance - they've mastered both rolling and storing.
When you're not ready to proceed just yet
Actions to push something to a later time
Defer
HAMMER: Every hammer dreams of being a judge's gavel, tired of just hitting nails all day.
Bar-related furniture and fixtures
Physical items used for serving and seating
Bar fixtures
GORILLA: Gorillas wonder why humans pay for gym memberships when trees are free.
Different types of watercraft
Various vessels for maritime transport
Watercraft
JUNK: Junk is just treasure that's waiting for the right hoarder.
These words can form common compound terms
Each creates a new meaning when combined with the same word
Seen in “donkey kong”
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Hint: Defer
Hint: Bar fixtures
Hint: Watercraft
Hint: Seen in “donkey kong”