NYT Connections #566 Answers - Saturday, December 28, 2024

Looking for the answers to NYT Connections #566? Get spoiler-free hints, all 16 words, the four groups, and the complete solution for the puzzle from Saturday, December 28, 2024.

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Puzzle Number: #566

NYT Connections #566 Words

These are the 16 words from the NYT Connections #566grid. Try sorting them into four groups of four before revealing the answers.

  • MINEFIELD
  • HABIT
  • ITSY
  • HORNETS’ NEST
  • PANDORA’S BOX
  • HERSHEY
  • PIECE OF CAKE
  • AEGIS
  • HISTAMINE
  • SURE THING
  • APPLE OF DISCORD
  • TIRES
  • EASY
  • GOLDEN FLEECE
  • CAN
  • NO SWEAT

NYT Connections #566 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: “NOTHING TO IT!”
Green group hint (medium)Show hint
The green category is: OBJECTS FROM GREEK MYTH
Blue group hint (tricky)Show hint
The blue category is: PROVERBIAL THINGS TO KICK
Purple group hint (hardest)Show hint
The purple category is: STARTING WITH POSSESSIVE PRONOUNS

NYT Connections #566 Answers

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

Yellow group answerReveal

“NOTHING TO IT!”

EASY, NO SWEAT, PIECE OF CAKE, SURE THING

Green group answerReveal

OBJECTS FROM GREEK MYTH

AEGIS, APPLE OF DISCORD, GOLDEN FLEECE, PANDORA’S BOX

Blue group answerReveal

PROVERBIAL THINGS TO KICK

CAN, HABIT, HORNETS’ NEST, TIRES

Purple group answerReveal

STARTING WITH POSSESSIVE PRONOUNS

HERSHEY, HISTAMINE, ITSY, MINEFIELD

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the NYT Connections #566 answers?

NYT Connections #566 was published on Saturday, December 28, 2024. The four groups, all 16 words, hints, and complete solution are available on this page.

What was the date of NYT Connections #566?

NYT Connections puzzle #566 was published on Saturday, December 28, 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 #566?

Yes. You can replay NYT Connections #566 on this page using the same 16 words and four-group solution.

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