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Hints for Connections #569
Try these broad clues before reading the solutions:
- Words for swift movement.
- Expressions for an enjoyable or exciting experience.
- Words that can come before the intended recipient in writing.
- Common expressions that begin with “name.”
One prompt for each group is BOLT, KICK, ATTENTION, and BRAND, respectively.
Connections answers for Tuesday, December 31
The complete grid, as reported by two third-party answer guides, is:
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BALL, DROP, DART, GAME, ATTENTION, DEAR, BRAND, NAMES, THRILL, FOR, FLY, BLAST, BOLT, KICK, TO, DASH.
| Category | Words | Why they fit |
|---|---|---|
| MOVE QUICKLY | BOLT, DART, DASH, FLY | Each can describe fast or sudden movement. |
| FUN TIME | BALL, BLAST, KICK, THRILL | They appear in expressions for having an enjoyable or exciting experience: have a ball, have a blast, get a kick out of something, and experience a thrill. |
| WORDS BEFORE AN ADDRESSEE | ATTENTION, DEAR, FOR, TO | Each can introduce or indicate the recipient in written communication, as in “Dear [name]” or “For [name].” |
| NAME ___ | BRAND, DROP, GAME, NAMES | They complete “name brand,” “name-drop,” “name game,” and “name names.” |
The reported groups match across two third-party guides; a direct NYT confirmation was not available in the cited coverage: CNET’s Connections guide and The Times of India’s December 31, 2024 guide.
Why the tricky words belong where they do
BALL is about a good time here
BALL can suggest movement—something can fly or drop—but in this grid it belongs with BLAST, KICK, and THRILL through expressions about enjoyment.
DROP completes a phrase
DROP may look like an action word beside the movement answers, but its intended link is “name-drop.”
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- Look for precise phrase or grammar patterns, not just loose associations. Several words may share a broad theme while only four fit one exact relationship.
- If you have three likely words, pause before submitting. Check whether a fourth remaining word fits the same pattern.
- After locking in a group, reassess the unsolved words from a different angle. This puzzle’s remaining links shifted from recipient wording to completing phrases beginning with “name.”
- Keep mistakes in mind: the guide says a player can make up to four mistakes before the puzzle ends.
Can you still play Connections #569?
A guide reports that eligible New York Times Games subscribers may have access to an archive of historical puzzles, but availability depends on account and subscription level. Check the current archive and account terms to see whether #569 is available to you: CNET’s guide to puzzle #569.
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