Get NYT Connections Hints for December 21, 2024. Find hints and solutions for puzzle #559, including word connections and hidden categories.
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BALONEY: Baloney is just ham trying to catfish other deli meats on social media.
Often worn or used to connect things
Circular objects that can enclose something
Loop
CIRCLE: Circles are just squares that refused to conform to society's sharp edges.
Used to prepare warm dishes
Cooking vessels of various types
Cooking vessels
CROCK: A crock pot isn't slow cooking, it's giving the ingredients time for character development.
Different styles of furniture for sleeping
Specialized bed varieties
Kinds of beds
CASSEROLE: A casserole isn't a dish, it's a witness protection program for leftover vegetables.
Contains expressions of disbelief or displeasure
One is small but golden, another is nonsense
Things called “oscar”
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Hint: Loop
Hint: Cooking vessels
Hint: Kinds of beds
Hint: Things called “oscar”