Word Puzzle Fix: NYT Connections #563 Solved

This is a guide to solving the New York Times Connections puzzle #563 for December 25, 2024. The puzzle includes the words: Queen, Star, Cupid, Strong, Rudolph, Sagittarius, Nanny, Comet, Vixen, Moon, Robin Hood, Shannon, Hawkeye, Fey, Jenny, and Planet. This guide provides hints, answers, and explanations for each category.

General Hints:

• The categories aren't about reindeer names or female first names.
• Shannon and Strong belong to the same category.

Category Solutions:

Yellow Category (Easy): Celestial Objects

• Hints: Think about objects in space. Black holes and satellites are also examples.
• Answer: Comet, Moon, Planet, Star

Green Category (Medium): Archers

• Hints: Consider figures known for archery skills. Katniss, Artemis, and Legolas are other examples.
• Answer: Cupid, Hawkeye, Robin Hood, Sagittarius

Blue Category (Hard): Female Animals

• Hints: Think about female versions of animals. A doe, a hen, and a molly are examples.
• Answer: Jenny, Nanny, Queen, Vixen

Purple Category (Tricky): SNL Cast Members

• Hints: Consider former cast members of Saturday Night Live.
• Answer: Fey, Rudolph, Shannon, Strong

Complete Solution:

• Yellow - Celestial Objects: Comet, Moon, Planet, Star
• Green - Archers: Cupid, Hawkeye, Robin Hood, Sagittarius
• Blue - Female Animals: Jenny, Nanny, Queen, Vixen
• Purple - SNL Cast Members: Fey, Rudolph, Shannon, Strong

This complete solution allows you to successfully complete the NYT Connections puzzle. Remember to check out the New York Times Games website to play!