NYT ‘Connections’ Hints and Answers Today, Sunday, December 1

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 #539 on Sunday, December 1, 2024.

If you've been having trouble with any of the connections or words in Sunday'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 Sunday, December 1

1. Places that offer safety or refuge.
2. Essential items for a popular contact sport.
3. Popular brands that are associated with sweets.
4. The terms in this category are the second half of a two-word phrase (hint: the first word is a synonym for "liberate").

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Today's Connections Game Answers for Sunday, December 1, 2024:

1. SANCTUARY: HAVEN, PORT, RETREAT, SHELTER
2. FOOTBALL GEAR: CLEATS, HELMET, JERSEY, PADS
3. CANDY NAMES: CHARMS, KINDER, WONKA, YORK
4. FREE _____: BIRD, FALLIN', SOLO, WILLY

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