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 need a nudge or the full 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 & Clues for the NYT Connections Puzzle
Below are hints and clues, ranging from general tips to partial spoilers. The complete solution is at the very end.
General Hints
Consider these general tips:
- No groups focus solely on sports teams.
- No groups are exclusively about animal types.
- "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 solution 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 answer is "Beloved, as a Friend."
Green Category Answer & Words (Medium)
The solution 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 examples: Seas, Geeze, Eyes.
Blue Category Answer (Hard)
The answer is "Words that Sound Like Plural Letters."
Blue Category Answer & Words (Hard)
The solution is "Words that Sound Like Plural Letters." The words are: Bees, Ease, Jays, Use.
Purple Category Hints (Tricky)
Hint: Think song titles and multiples of three.
Purple Category Answer (Tricky)
The answer is **"When Tripled, Hit Song
