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NYT Connections #247 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Friday, December 25, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Friday, December 25, 2026Puzzle #247Updated Oct 7, 2026, 4:36 PM UTC
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Yellow Group (Easiest)
Start with the most direct everyday meanings. This set usually has the cleanest shared idea.
GENESIS FIGURES
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
___ STONE
Blue Group (Medium)
Say the words aloud. The connection may depend on sound more than spelling.
WHAT THE SOUND "SUE" MIGHT REFER TO
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
WHAT NATO ALPHABET LETTERS COULD BE SHORT FOR
The 16 Connections Words
KILOGRAM
CURLING
LOT
ACADEMY AWARD
PUMICE
EMMA
NOAH
FATHER
OCETI SAKOWIN
MICHAEL
SUSAN
EVE
ROLLING
SEEK DAMAGES
HAM
OLD FRENCH COIN