NYT Connections today hints and answers — Tuesday, December 31 (#569)

Are you ready to tackle today’s New York Times Crossword Puzzle? Well, you’re in luck because we’ve got the hints and answers right here!

First things first, let’s talk about the theme of today’s puzzle. The theme is all about connections - specifically, it’s focused on transportation and how people get from one place to another. So, you can expect a lot of clues related to cars, trains, planes, and even walking!

Now, let’s dive into some of the tricky clues and their corresponding answers. We’ll start with the first clue, which is “Vehicle that might have a hybrid engine.” The answer? A PRIUS, of course!

Next up, we have “Rail system in the Big Apple.” If you’re thinking subway, you’re on the right track (pun intended)! The answer is MTA.

Moving on, we have “Walking trail that’s not a sidewalk.” This one might be a little tricky, but the answer is actually quite simple: TRAIL. Yep, it’s a generic term for a path or track made for walking, hiking, or horseback riding.

And finally, we have “Flying machine.” Now, this one could go in a few different directions (again, pun intended!), but the answer is actually PLANE. Yep, it’s a bird, but not just any bird - a plane!

So there you have it, folks! With these hints and answers, you should be well on your way to solving today’s NYT Crossword Puzzle. Happy puzzling!