NYT ‘Connections’ Hints and Answers Today, Thursday, December 26

Spoilers ahead! We’ve warned you. We mean it. Read no further until you really want some clues or you’ve completely given up and want the answers ASAP. Get ready for all of today’s NYT ‘Connections’ hints and answers for #564 on Thursday, December 26, 2024.

If you’ve been having trouble with any of the connections or words in Thursday’s puzzle, you’re not alone and these hints should definitely help you out. Plus, I’ll reveal the answers further down.

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Hints About Today’s NYT Connections Categories on Thursday, December 26

1. An estimate of something.
2. Sizable plants found in nature.
3. Large and/or plentiful.
4. Shorthand for certain locations in America.

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Ready for the answers? Scroll below this image (the image that represents your very appreciated patience!).

Today’s Connections Game Answers for Thursday, December 26, 2024:

1. APPROXIMATELY: ABOUT, AROUND, LIKE, ROUGHLY
2. TREES: ELDER, PALM, PINE, SPRUCE
3. SIZEABLE, AS AN AMOUNT: HANDSOME, HEALTHY, RESPECTABLE, TIDY
4. U.S. STATE ABBREVIATIONS, PER AP STYLE GUIDE: ALA, ARK, MISS, ORE

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