Connections Hint Today Tue, Dec 17 #587

Need help with Connections puzzle #587 on Tue, Dec 17? Get your daily connections hint today! Find the hidden links between these 16 words: GRIT, HEART, NERVE, PLUCK, ARTERY, AVENUE, DRAG, DRIVE, CONSTRUCTION, GRAPH, TISSUE, WAX, CARPET, CLAY, GRASS, HARD