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 offers hints, clues, and even spoilers – everything you need to conquer Connections puzzle #562 (December 24, 2024). Assume you already understand the basic gameplay.

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

These hints provide varying levels of assistance, from subtle clues to partial spoilers. The full solution is at the end.

General Hints for the Entire Puzzle

Consider these general tips:

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

Yellow Category (Easy) Hints

Hint: A famous phrase from The Wizard of Oz.

Yellow Category Solution

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

Words: Bears, Lions, Oh my, Tigers

Green Category (Medium) Hints

Hint: Think close relationships.

Green Category Solution

Category: Close Friends

Words: Close, Dear, Intimate, Tight

Blue Category (Hard) Hints

Hint: Words that sound like plural letters. Consider other examples like "Seas," "Geeze," or "Eyes."

Blue Category Solution

Category: Words Sounding Like Plural Letters

Words: Bees, Ease, Jays, Use

Purple Category (Tricky) Hints

Hint: Think song titles. A crucial aspect is the repetition.

Purple Category Solution

Category: **Song