New York Times’sConnectionswaits for no holiday, even on the most joyful day of the year, there are categories to sort and clues to figure out. If you’re looking at this confusing wall and trying to figure out where the heck you’re going wrong, don’t worry - we can help you save your streak.

You’ll find everything you need below, from simple hints as to what you should be looking for to the outright answers. Whether you’re looking for a nudge in the right direction or a sneaky way to preserve your blemish-free record, we’ve got you covered.

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If you’re looking for the solution to yesterday’s puzzle -December 24-click here.

Category Hints

Today’s puzzle is surprisingly difficult for what should be quite a jolly day, even if there is a festive clue included.

We’ll present these hints from theeasiest category to the hardest, as prescribed by the puzzle itself - Yellow, Green, Blue, then Purple.

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If you want today’s category hints,click below! These will not spoil the actual names of the categories, but will nudge you in the right direction.

Today’syellow categorywould be more suitable for a Valentine’s Day puzzle.

Today’sgreen categorywill be easier for mathematicians.

Today’sblue categoryconcerns the feeling you might get after a coffee or an energy drink.

Today’s mostfestive answerbelongs to thepurplecategory.

Today’s Answers

Today’s puzzle is a tricky one by NYT’s standards! Let us help you out.

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