NYT Connections Hints & Answers: #562, Dec 24, 2024

If you're diving into the daily word puzzle game *Connections* from the New York Times Games this Christmas Eve, and finding yourself a bit stuck, worry not—this guide is here to lend a helping hand. Whether you're after general hints, category clues, or full spoilers, you'll find it all here to help you conquer today's puzzle.

Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #562 for December 24, 2024 ---------------------------------------------------------------

The Connections puzzle for today includes the words: Lions, Tigers, Bears, Oh My, Dear, Jays, Bills, Use, Bye, Bees, Please, Close, Tight, Gimme, Ease, and Intimate.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle -------------------------------------

If you're seeking tips without spoiling the fun, dive into the sections below. From subtle hints to partial spoilers, we've got you covered. Full spoilers await at the bottom of the article.

Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle

Here are some hints to get you started:

1. None of the groups focus on sports teams.
2. None of the groups are specifically about types of animals.
3. The words "Bye" and "Gimme" belong to the same group.

Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward category: Wizards of Oz saying.

Yellow Connections Category Answer

The category for the yellow/straightforward Connections is Lions, Tigers, and Bears, Oh My!

Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the yellow/straightforward Connections is Lions, Tigers, and Bears, Oh My!

The four words for this group are: **Bears, Lions, Oh my, Tigers.**

Green NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty category: Bosom buddies.

Green Connections Category Answer

The category for the green/medium difficulty Connections is Beloved, as a Friend.

Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the green/medium difficulty Connections is Beloved, as a Friend.

The four words for this group are: **Close, Dear, Intimate, Tight.**

Blue NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the blue/difficult category: Other things you could put in this category: Seas, Geeze, Eyes.

Blue Connections Category Answer

The category for the blue/difficult Connections is Words that Sound Like Plural Letters.

Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the blue/difficult Connections is Words that Sound Like Plural Letters.

The four words for this group are: **Bees, Ease, Jays, Use.**

Purple NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the purple/tricky category: 1/3 of a song title.

Purple Connections Category Answer

The category for the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is When Tripled, Hit Song Titles.

Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is When Tripled, Hit Song Titles.

The four words for this group are: **Bills, Bye, Gimme, Please.**

Answers for Today's NYT Connections #562 for December 24, 2024 ---------------------------------------------------------------

If you're ready for the complete solution to today's *Connections* puzzle, look no further. Below are all the groups with their respective words:

• 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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