NYT Connections Solutions and Tips for December 14, Puzzle #917

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NYT Connections Solutions and Tips for December 14, Puzzle #917

On December 14, 2023, fans of the NYT Connections game faced a unique set of challenges in puzzle #917. This edition showcased a twist, with the typically hard purple category proving to be the easiest for those familiar with fictional animals.

NYT Connections Solutions for December 14

Players received insights and group hints to guide their gameplay. The clues were structured from the easiest yellow category to the more complex purple category.

Group Hints

  • Yellow group: Butter up.
  • Green group: Like The Little Match Girl.
  • Blue group: Letter that makes no sound.
  • Purple group: Oink!

Answers for Today’s Connections Puzzle

Here are the answers categorized by their respective themes:

Category Theme Answers
Yellow Lay it on thick fawn, flatter, gush, praise
Green Hans Christian Andersen figures duckling, emperor, mermaid, princess
Blue Silent “L” calf, chalk, colonel, would
Purple Fictional pigs Babe, Napoleon, Piglet, Porky

Tips for NYT Connections Players

For players seeking to enhance their puzzle-solving skills, keeping track of previously challenging puzzles can be beneficial. Some of the toughest puzzles noted include categories like:

  • Things you can set: mood, record, table, volleyball.
  • One in a dozen: egg, juror, month, rose.
  • Streets on screen: Elm, Fear, Jump, Sesame.
  • Power ___: nap, plant, Ranger, trip.
  • Things that can run: candidate, faucet, mascara, nose.

These insights are part of El-Balad’s ongoing effort to assist readers with their gaming journey. By sharing hints, solutions, and strategies, players can improve their gameplay and enjoy the NYT Connections experience even more.