Get NYT Connections Hints for December 25, 2024. Find hints and solutions for puzzle #563, including word connections and hidden categories.
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STAR: While humans wish upon stars, stars probably wish humans would turn off their lights so they could actually be seen
Celestial bodies in our universe
Objects that astronomers study
Celestial objects
NANNY: Everyone thinks nannies take care of kids, but really they're collecting blackmail material for when the kids become CEOs
Skilled archers in mythology and fiction
They never miss their targets
Archers
MOON: Doesn't actually control the tides - just takes credit for it to seem more impressive at celestial parties
Words that can describe a woman's status or role
Traditional feminine terms
Female animals
HAWKEYE: Has perfect vision for spotting targets miles away but still can't find his keys right in front of him
Surnames that could also be adjectives
Names you might recognize from entertainment
โs.n.l.โ cast members
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Hint: Celestial objects
Hint: Archers
Hint: Female animals
Hint: โs.n.l.โ cast members