Here’s how to solve the NYT Connections Puzzle #551 for December 13, 2024:
The Words in the Puzzle:
- Trash, Phish, Crush, Troll, Bore, Spam, Links, Squirt, Sprite, Towed, Giant, Drafts, Pixie, Sent, Starry, Dragon.
Hints and Solutions:
Group 1: Fantasy Creatures (Yellow)
- Hint: Think of mythical beings often found in fairy tales or fantasy stories.
- Answer: Dragon, Giant, Pixie, Troll.
Group 2: Email-Related Terms (Green)
- Hint: These are all terms associated with email and messaging systems.
- Answer: Spam, Drafts, Sent, Links.
Group 3: Soda Brands (Blue)
- Hint: Popular soda beverages or flavors.
- Answer: Sprite, Crush, Squirt, Starry.
Group 4: Internet Slang/Behaviors (Purple)
- Hint: Terms for online or social media-related behaviors or actions.
- Answer: Phish, Trash, Bore, Trolled.
Final Answer Groups:
- Fantasy Creatures: Dragon, Giant, Pixie, Troll.
- Email-Related Terms: Spam, Drafts, Sent, Links.
- Soda Brands: Sprite, Crush, Squirt, Starry.
- Internet Slang/Behaviors: Phish, Trash, Bore, Trolled.
Good luck, and happy puzzling! 😊