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, category clues, and solutions for Connections puzzle #562 (December 24, 2024). Whether you need a nudge or the complete answer, you'll find it here. 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
Below are hints, ranging from subtle clues to partial spoilers. The complete solution is at the end.
General Hints for the Entire Puzzle
Consider these:
- No groups focus solely on sports teams.
- No groups are exclusively about animal types.
- "Bye" and "Gimme" belong together.
Yellow Category Hints
Think "Wizard of Oz."
Yellow Category Answer
The answer is "Lions, Tigers, and Bears, Oh My!"
Yellow Category Answer and Words
The solution is "Lions, Tigers, and Bears, Oh My!" The words are: Bears, Lions, Oh my, Tigers.
Green Category Hints
Consider close relationships.
Green Category Answer
The answer is "Beloved, as a Friend."
Green Category Answer and Words
The solution is "Beloved, as a Friend." The words are: Close, Dear, Intimate, Tight.
Blue Category Hints
Think about how the words sound and their relationship to letters. Consider these: Seas, Geeze, Eyes.
Blue Category Answer
The answer is "Words that Sound Like Plural Letters."
Blue Category Answer and Words
The solution is "Words that Sound Like Plural Letters." The words are: Bees, Ease, Jays, Use.
Purple Category Hints
Think of song titles and how repetition plays a role.
Purple Category Answer
The answer is **"When Tripled, Hit Song
