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NYC's Crosswords Charmed by the Holidays

Author : Lillian Dec 25,2024

This is a Christmas Day Connections puzzle walkthrough for December 25th, 2024. Let's solve this word puzzle! The puzzle includes the words: Queen, Star, Cupid, Strong, Rudolph, Sagittarius, Nanny, Comet, Vixen, Moon, Robin Hood, Shannon, Hawkeye, Fey, Jenny, and Planet.

Connections Puzzle Words

General Hints:

  • Reindeer names are not a category.
  • Female first names are not a category.
  • Shannon and Strong belong together.

Category Solutions:

Here's a breakdown of the categories and their corresponding words, along with hints to guide you:

Yellow Category (Easy): Celestial Objects

Hint: Think about things you might find in the night sky.

Solution: Comet, Moon, Planet, Star

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Green Category (Medium): Archers

Hint: Consider figures known for their archery skills, both real and mythical.

Solution: Cupid, Hawkeye, Robin Hood, Sagittarius

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Blue Category (Hard): Female Animals

Hint: Think about female versions of animal names.

Solution: Jenny, Nanny, Queen, Vixen

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Purple Category (Tricky): SNL Cast Members

Hint: These are names associated with the famous comedy show, Saturday Night Live (SNL).

Solution: Fey, Rudolph, Shannon, Strong

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Complete Solution:

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Remember to check out the New York Times Games Connections website to play!

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