NYT Connections #553 Answers - Sunday, December 15, 2024

Looking for the answers to NYT Connections #553? Get spoiler-free hints, all 16 words, the four groups, and the complete solution for the puzzle from Sunday, December 15, 2024.

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Puzzle Number: #553

NYT Connections #553 Words

These are the 16 words from the NYT Connections #553grid. Try sorting them into four groups of four before revealing the answers.

  • THUMB
  • KEY
  • LEAF
  • STYLE
  • MACE
  • MAR
  • FLAIL
  • FLIP
  • SPEAR
  • CLOVE
  • TANK
  • PEPPER
  • RIFFLE
  • FLOUNDER
  • NUTMEG
  • FLOP

NYT Connections #553 Hints

Need a nudge without seeing the full answers? Reveal the theme of each group below. Yellow is the easiest and purple is the hardest.

Yellow group hint (straightforward)Show hint
The yellow category is: SPICES
Green group hint (medium)Show hint
The green category is: PERFORM POORLY
Blue group hint (tricky)Show hint
The blue category is: SKIM THROUGH, AS PAGES
Purple group hint (hardest)Show hint
The purple category is: POP SINGERS MINUS “S”

NYT Connections #553 Answers

Spoiler warning: tap a group to reveal its category and four words.

Yellow group answerReveal

SPICES

CLOVE, MACE, NUTMEG, PEPPER

Green group answerReveal

PERFORM POORLY

FLAIL, FLOP, FLOUNDER, TANK

Blue group answerReveal

SKIM THROUGH, AS PAGES

FLIP, LEAF, RIFFLE, THUMB

Purple group answerReveal

POP SINGERS MINUS “S”

KEY, MAR, SPEAR, STYLE

Play NYT Connections #553 Online - Free

Replay NYT Connections #553: pick four related words, hit Submit, and find all four groups before you run out of mistakes.

Select four words that share a connection.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the NYT Connections #553 answers?

NYT Connections #553 was published on Sunday, December 15, 2024. The four groups, all 16 words, hints, and complete solution are available on this page.

What was the date of NYT Connections #553?

NYT Connections puzzle #553 was published on Sunday, December 15, 2024.

How does NYT Connections work?

You're given 16 words and need to sort them into four groups of four that share a hidden theme. Groups range from yellow (straightforward) to purple (hardest), and you are allowed four mistakes.

What do the Connections colors mean?

Yellow is the easiest group, green is medium, blue is tricky, and purple is the hardest group, often involving wordplay.

Can I play NYT Connections #553?

Yes. You can replay NYT Connections #553 on this page using the same 16 words and four-group solution.

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