NYT Connections #555, published December 17, 2024, groups the words into four categories: intrepidity, road, kinds of paper, and kinds of tennis courts. Read the hints below before the full answers if you want to solve the puzzle without spoilers.
Word Bank
The 16 words in Connections #555 are:
TISSUE, CARPET, WAX, PLUCK, DRAG, NERVE, CLAY, GRAPH, GRASS, ARTERY, HARD, HEART, DRIVE, GRIT, CONSTRUCTION, AVENUE.
Hints for Connections #555
Try these hints in order, from the first category to the last. They become more specific as you go:
- Yellow: Spirit.
- Green: On the…
- Blue: For wrapping and writing.
- Purple: 40-15.
Connections #555 Answers
Spoilers below: The table gives all four categories and their words.
| Color | Category | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | Intrepidity | GRIT, HEART, NERVE, PLUCK |
| Green | Road | ARTERY, AVENUE, DRAG, DRIVE |
| Blue | Kinds of paper | CONSTRUCTION, GRAPH, TISSUE, WAX |
| Purple | Kinds of tennis courts | CARPET, CLAY, GRASS, HARD |
Why the Groups Fit
Yellow: Intrepidity
GRIT, HEART, NERVE, and PLUCK can each describe courage or determination.
Green: Road
ARTERY, AVENUE, DRAG, and DRIVE are all words for a road.
Blue: Kinds of paper
CONSTRUCTION, GRAPH, TISSUE, and WAX are kinds of paper.
Purple: Kinds of tennis courts
CARPET, CLAY, GRASS, and HARD name tennis-court surfaces. CARPET may be the least immediate match if you are thinking only of more familiar court surfaces.
FAQ
What is the answer to Connections #555?
The groups are INTREPIDITY, ROAD, KINDS OF PAPER, and KINDS OF TENNIS COURTS. The full word sets are listed in the answer table above.
What are the hints for December 17, 2024 Connections?
The hints are “Spirit,” “On the…,” “For wrapping and writing,” and “40-15,” in that order.
How difficult was Connections #555?
TechRadar contributor Johnny Dee rated the puzzle Hard and reported making two mistakes. That is the contributor’s assessment, not a general player rating.
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