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NYT Connections Hints December 22, 2024 #560

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.

Yellow Group Hints December 22, 2024

ELEMENTARY: They say it's elementary, my dear Watson, but has anyone asked how complex Watson feels about being called dear?

Hint One

👈

Round protective coverings

Hint Two

Hard shells found on top

Hint Three

Slang for head

Green Group Hints December 22, 2024

ABBA: Everybody knows Dancing Queen, but nobody asks why the queen needs to dance in the first place.

Hint One

👈

Mirror images

Hint Two

Palindromes - same in both directions

Hint Three

Palindromes

Blue Group Hints December 22, 2024

MONK: Everyone admires their dedication to silence, but maybe monks are just tired of our small talk.

Hint One

👈

Detective shows and series

Hint Two

Crime-solving characters

Hint Three

Police procedurals

Purple Group Hints December 22, 2024

SKULL: Everyone sees it as a symbol of death, but for the skull, it's just a lifetime of protecting your thoughts.

Hint One

👈

Comedy partnerships

Hint Two

Classic entertainment duos (with missing partners)

Hint Three

First in a comedy duo

Get NYT Connections Answers December 22, 2024 #560

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NYT Connections Game

Yellow Group NYT Connections Answers

Hint: Slang for head

COCONUT
CROWN
DOME
SKULL

Green Group NYT Connections Answers

Hint: Palindromes

ABBA
KAYAK
NUN
STATS

Blue Group NYT Connections Answers

Hint: Police procedurals

BONES
ELEMENTARY
KOJAK
MONK

Purple Group NYT Connections Answers

Hint: First in a comedy duo

ABBOTT
FRY
KEY
LAUREL