NYT Connections hints December 16

The New York Times's "Connections" puzzle is a daily word game that tests your vocabulary and problem-solving skills. Each puzzle consists of four categories, each of which is represented by a different color. The goal of the puzzle is to find the connection between the words in each category.

Here are some hints for the December 16th puzzle:

• Yellow: Think of things that can send or receive sound.
• Green: Think of things that are fun to throw.
• Blue: Think of snacks that are also sounds.
• Purple: Think of jokes that are so bad they're good.

Here are some possible answers:

• Yellow: Radio, television, phone
• Green: Ball, frisbee, boomerang
• Blue: Popcorn, potato chips, candy
• Purple: What do you call a boomerang that doesn't come back? A stick.

The "Connections" puzzle is a great way to challenge your mind and expand your vocabulary. It's also a lot of fun! So give it a try and see how you do.