NYT Connections today — my hints and answers for Wednesday, December 18 (game #556)

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.

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Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need clues. What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course.

I've also got daily and articles if you need help for those too, while Marc's page covers the original viral word game. Today's NYT Connections words are..



. What are some clues for today's NYT Connections groups? Need more clues? We're firmly in spoiler territory now, but read on if you want to know what the four theme answers are for today's NYT Connections puzzles..

. What are the answers for today's NYT Connections groups? Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM. The answers to today's Connections, game #556, are.

.. I’m a little TEAPOT, SHORT and STOUT, here’s my HANDLE, here’s my spout, when I get all steamed up, Hear me shout, Tip me over and pour me out! Yes I did fall for this little red herring – although usually these little tricks only contain three words.

Naughty. This blind alley aside, the groups were quite straightforward today, especially if you were a bit parched and dreaming of a refreshing beverage – although the distinctive taste of BITTER, BOCK, SOUR and STOUT beers are not everyone’s cup of tea. Cheers.

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