Connections puzzle #539, from Sunday, December 1, 2024, groups the 16 words into SANCTUARY, FOOTBALL GEAR, CANDY NAMES and FREE ___. If you want a nudge before seeing the full solution, start with the hints below.
Hints for Connections #539
- One group names places that offer safety or refuge.
- One group contains items used in a popular contact sport.
- One group consists of names associated with sweets.
- For the last group, add the same word before each answer to complete a familiar phrase or title.
Answers for December 1, 2024
The four categories and their words are:
| Color | Category | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | SANCTUARY | HAVEN, PORT, RETREAT, SHELTER |
| Green | FOOTBALL GEAR | CLEATS, HELMET, JERSEY, PADS |
| Blue | CANDY NAMES | CHARMS, KINDER, WONKA, YORK |
| Purple | FREE ___ | BIRD, FALLIN’, SOLO, WILLY |
How the connections work
SANCTUARY
HAVEN, PORT, RETREAT and SHELTER can each refer to a place of refuge or safety.
FOOTBALL GEAR
CLEATS, HELMET, JERSEY and PADS are equipment or clothing worn for football.
CANDY NAMES
CHARMS, KINDER, WONKA and YORK are names associated with candy and sweets.
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FREE ___
Place FREE before each word to make “free bird,” “free fallin’,” “free solo” and “Free Willy.”
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Connections asks players to sort 16 words into four groups of four based on a shared link. Players submit four words at a time and can make up to four mistakes; the daily puzzle resets at midnight local time.
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