Get NYT Connections Hints for December 26, 2024. Find hints and solutions for puzzle #564, including word connections and hidden categories.
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ALA: A la carte seems fancy until you realize you're paying extra to have less food. Who's really winning here?
When precision isn't necessary, use these
Similar to 'approximately' in meaning
Approximately
PINE: Humans pine for things they don't have, while pine trees just stand there having everything they need.
Living giants in nature
Common types of trees
Trees
HEALTHY: The healthiest people are often the most stressed about staying healthy. Ironic, isn't it?
Words that describe well-maintained appearances
Complimentary terms about condition or presentation
Sizable, as an amount
ABOUT: Everything is about something, but nothing is actually about - it's all just there.
You might see these on an envelope
US state abbreviations
U.s. state abbreviations, per ap style guide
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Hint: Approximately
Hint: Trees
Hint: Sizable, as an amount
Hint: U.s. state abbreviations, per ap style guide