Today's Connections puzzle presents sixteen words to categorize into four themed groups, allowing for a maximum of three errors. This article provides assistance for those struggling with puzzle #561 (December 23, 2024). Solutions, hints, and category clues are available below.

Words in NYT Connections Puzzle #561

The words are: Boat, U, Bowl, M, Thou, Crew, V, You, 8, Ewe, Scoop, Glue, Tuesday, K, Grand, and Yew.

General Hints:

1. Categorization isn't based on letter counts or similar criteria.
2. While not strictly rhyming words, sound similarities are relevant.
3. "Glue" and "8" belong together.

Category Hints and Solutions:

Yellow Category (Easy):

Hint: Words with identical pronunciations.

Solution: Homophones

Words: Ewe, U, Yew, You

Green Category (Medium):

Hint: Shirt collar styles.

Solution: Necklines

Words: Boat, Crew, Scoop, V

Blue Category (Hard):

Hint: Representations of the number 1000.

Solution: Ways to Express 1,000

Words: Grand, K, M, Thou

Purple Category (Tricky):

Hint: Words that complete the phrase "Super ___".

Solution: Super __

Words: 8, Bowl, Glue, Tuesday

Complete Solution:

• Yellow - Homophones: Ewe, U, Yew, You
• Green - Necklines: Boat, Crew, Scoop, V
• Blue - Ways to Express 1,000: Grand, K, M, Thou
• Purple - Super __: 8, Bowl, Glue, Tuesday

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