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

The New York Times Games presents Connections, a daily word puzzle, even on Christmas Eve! Need a hand solving this relaxing word game? This guide provides hints, clues, and even spoilers for Connections puzzle #562 (December 24, 2024). Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, we've got you covered.

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 general tips to partial spoilers. The complete solution is at the very end.

General Hints:

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

Yellow Category (Easy): Hints

Hint: A famous line from The Wizard of Oz.

Yellow Category: Answer

Lions, Tigers, and Bears, Oh My!

Yellow Category: Answer & Words

Lions, Tigers, and Bears, Oh My!: Bears, Lions, Oh my, Tigers

Green Category (Medium): Hints

Hint: Think close companions.

Green Category: Answer

Beloved, as a Friend

Green Category: Answer & Words

Beloved, as a Friend: Close, Dear, Intimate, Tight

Blue Category (Hard): Hints

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

Blue Category: Answer

Words that Sound Like Plural Letters

Blue Category: Answer & Words

Words that Sound Like Plural Letters: Bees, Ease, Jays, Use

Purple Category (Tricky): Hints

Hint: These words, when tripled, form part of famous song titles.

Purple Category: Answer

**When Tripled, Hit Song