NYT ‘Connections’ Hints and Answers Today, Wednesday, December 4

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 #542 on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.

If you’ve been having trouble with any of the connections or words in Wednesday’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 Wednesday, December 4

1. To take charge or show someone the way.
2. All of the words in this category have something thin, sharp and pointed in common.
3. Names associated with ancient stories.
4. Within these words, you can find synonyms for a bathroom fixture (hint: pay attention to the first half of the word).

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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 Wednesday, December 4, 2024:

1. STEER: DIRECT, GUIDE, LEAD, SHEPHERD
2. THINGS WITH NEEDLE(S): COMPASS, PINE TREE, SEWING KIT, TURNTABLE
3. FIGURES IN GREEK MYTH: ATLAS, ECHO, HELEN, PAN
4. STARTING WITH SYNONYMS FOR LAVATORY: CANDLE, JOHNSON, LOOFAH, TOILETRIES

How’d you do?

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