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It’s a new day and that means a new puzzle wall to solve in the New York Times’sConnectionsgame. While some of these puzzles can be vicious, today’s is on the simpler side in construction - that doesn’t mean it’s any easier, though. You’ll still need to suss out the categories at play.
You’ll find everything you need below, from vague 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, you’ve come to the right place.

If you’re looking for yesterday’s solution forDecember 15,click here.
Category Hints
Some interesting categories today. One is particularly pleasing, we’re sure you’ll agree.
We’ll present these hints from theeasiest category to the hardest, as prescribed by the puzzle itself - Yellow, Green, Blue, then Purple.

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 categoryhas items that may be useful outdoors.
Today’sgreen categoryhas some sneaky words.
Today’sblue categoryis a very lovely one, it should make you smile.
Today’spurple categorysounds… soundy.
Today’s Answers
There aren’t any vicious red herrings in today’s puzzle, but the categories might be difficult to decipher if they don’t immediately leap out at you.

