New York Times Connections Hints and Answers for #562 December 24, 2024

The New York Times Games presents Connections, a daily word puzzle even for Christmas Eve! Need a hand solving this relaxing word game? This guide offers hints, clues, and even spoilers for Connections puzzle #562 (December 24, 2024). Whether you need a nudge or the complete solution, you'll find it here.

Words in NYT Connections Puzzle #562 (December 24, 2024)

Today's puzzle includes: Lions, Tigers, Bears, Oh My, Dear, Jays, Bills, Use, Bye, Bees, Please, Close, Tight, Gimme, Ease, and Intimate.

Hints and Clues for NYT Connections Puzzle #562

Below are hints and clues, ranging from subtle suggestions to partial spoilers. The full solution is at the end.

General Hints

Consider these general tips:

1. No groups focus solely on sports teams.
2. No groups are exclusively about animal types.
3. "Bye" and "Gimme" belong together.

Yellow Category Hints (Easy)

Hint: A famous Wizard of Oz phrase.

Yellow Category Answer (Easy)

The answer is "Lions, Tigers, and Bears, Oh My!"

Yellow Category Answer & Words (Easy)

The category is "Lions, Tigers, and Bears, Oh My!" The words are: Bears, Lions, Oh my, Tigers.

Green Category Hints (Medium)

Hint: Think close companions.

Green Category Answer (Medium)

The category is "Beloved, as a Friend."

Green Category Answer & Words (Medium)

The category is "Beloved, as a Friend." The words are: Close, Dear, Intimate, Tight.

Blue Category Hints (Hard)

Hint: Consider words that sound like plural letters. Other possibilities: Seas, Geeze, Eyes.

Blue Category Answer (Hard)

The category is "Words that Sound Like Plural Letters."

Blue Category Answer & Words (Hard)

The category is "Words that Sound Like Plural Letters." The words are: Bees, Ease, Jays, Use.

Purple Category Hints (Tricky)

Hint: One-third of a song title.

Purple Category Answer (Tricky)

The category is **"When Tripled, Hit Song