Connection is here again with another way to challenge your brain. Today's puzzle is a perfect combination of difficult words and impossible categories, making this puzzle very difficult to complete.
If you know the rules how to play Connection well you know there are no hints in the game and these puzzles can be really hard. If you're stuck on this one, this article is here to help you out with all kinds of clues and spoilers to help you on your way to winning.
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Words in NYT Connections Puzzle #549 for December 11, 2024
The Connection today's puzzle contains the words: Hairspray, Rosebud, Pokemon, Primate, Xanadu, Jazzercise, Ketchum, Snowglobe, Paralympics, Paypal, Paradise, Wikipedia, Seventh Heaven, Salad Dressing, Magic 8 Ball, and Shangri-La.
What is the definition of Xanadu?
The definition of Xanadu, according to Dictionary.com, is “a place of great beauty, luxury, and contentment.” It is also the title of a 1980s film starring Olivia Newton-John; she also sang a song for a movie called Xanadu. There is also an AI company/program called Xanadu.
What is the definition of Ketchum?
Ketchum Inc. is a global public relations company, but it's also the last name of Ash Ketchum, who is the main character in most Pokemon TV shows and manga.
What is the definition of Shangri-La?
Shangri-La is a fictional Utopia in the Kunlun Mountains of Tibet in the book Lost Horizon. There is also a hotel chain called Shangri-La and a song by ELO.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle
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Answers for today's NYT Connections #549 for December 11, 2024
Looking for the full answer to this New York Times Games Connection? In the section below you will find all the categories and which words belong in them for today's puzzle.
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- Platforms
- Web browser, mobile
- Released
- June 12, 2023
- Developers
- The New York Times Company
- Publishers
- The New York Times Company
- ESRB
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