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

Tackle today's *Connections* puzzle from the New York Times Games, even on this Christmas Eve! Need a little help conquering this relaxing word puzzle? You've come to the right place.

This guide provides assistance for those already familiar with *Connections* gameplay. Below, you'll find general hints, category clues, spoilers, and more – everything you need to achieve victory.

Words in the 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 for the NYT Connections Puzzle

Need a nudge without full spoilers? These sections offer varying levels of assistance.

General Hints for the Entire Puzzle

Here are some helpful tips:

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

Yellow Category Hints

Hint: A famous Wizard of Oz phrase.

Yellow Category Answer

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

Yellow Category Answer & Words

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

Words: Bears, Lions, Oh my, Tigers

Green Category Hints

Hint: Think close companions.

Green Category Answer

Category: Beloved, as a Friend

Green Category Answer & Words

Category: Beloved, as a Friend

Words: Close, Dear, Intimate, Tight

Blue Category Hints

Hint: Other possible words: Seas, Geeze, Eyes

Blue Category Answer

Category: Words that Sound Like Plural Letters

Blue Category Answer & Words

Category: Words that Sound Like Plural Letters

Words: Bees, Ease, Jays, Use

Purple Category Hints

Hint: One-third of a song title.

Purple Category Answer

Category: When Tripled, Hit Song Titles

Purple Category Answer & Words

Category: When Tripled, Hit Song Titles

Words: Bills, Bye, Gimme, Please

Answers for NYT Connections #562 (December 24, 2024)

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• Yellow - Lions, Tigers, and Bears, Oh My!: Bears, Lions, Oh my, Tigers
• Green - Beloved, as a Friend: Close, Dear, Intimate, Tight
• Blue - Words that Sound Like Plural Letters: Bees, Ease, Jays, Use
• Purple - When Tripled, Hit Song Titles: Bills, Bye, Gimme, Please

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