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It's a new day and that means a new puzzle wall to solve in the New York Times's Connections game. 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.

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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 for December 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 the easiest 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's yellow category has items that may be useful outdoors.

Today's green category has some sneaky words.

Today's blue category is a very lovely one, it should make you smile.

Today's purple category sounds... soundy.

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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.

If you want today's answers, click below!

Yellow Category: Farm Tools

Hoe, Plow, Rake, Sickle

Green Category: Scheme

Plot, Ploy, Ruse, Trick

Blue Category: Make Happy

Amuse, Delight, Please, Tickle

Purple Countries: Onomatopoeia

Bang, Pop, Splash, Thud

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