NYT Connections #549 – December 11, 2024
Paradise Found, Shakes & Portmanteaux Galore!
Connections #549 just landed and it’s a dreamy delight! If you’ve ever wondered what utopia looks like or how to shake up your day, today’s puzzle has you covered. We’ve got all the hints, the full reveal, and pro tips below – sourced fresh from trusted guides.
Spoiler-Free Hints (If You Still Want to Play!)
Yellow: An ideal place
Green: Requires physical force
Blue: Words that combine terms
Purple: Words that conclude with terms that mean companion
Green: Requires physical force
Blue: Words that combine terms
Purple: Words that conclude with terms that mean companion
Today’s Connections Categories
Ready for the reveal? Here we go!
🟨 Utopia
PARADISE SEVENTH HEAVEN SHANGRI-LA XANADU
🟩 Things You Shake
HAIRSPRAY MAGIC 8 BALL SALAD DRESSING SNOWGLOBE
🟦 Proper Noun Portmanteaux
JAZZERCISE PARALYMPICS POKEMON WIKIPEDIA
🟪 Ending in Synonyms for “Friend”
KETCHUM PAYPAL PRIMATE ROSEBUD
Quick Pro Tips to Crush Future Puzzles
Tip #1: Say the clue words out loud – the editors LOVE common phrases!
Tip #2: Don’t trust the obvious group. (Remember the SPONGE BOB SQUARE PANTS trap?)
Tip #3: Hit SHUFFLE early – a new layout = fresh connections.
Tip #4: Look for compound clues or homophones – today’s purple is a perfect example!
Tip #2: Don’t trust the obvious group. (Remember the SPONGE BOB SQUARE PANTS trap?)
Tip #3: Hit SHUFFLE early – a new layout = fresh connections.
Tip #4: Look for compound clues or homophones – today’s purple is a perfect example!
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