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

Are you enjoying the daily word puzzle game, Connections, brought to you by the New York Times Games? Even on this festive Christmas Eve, you might find yourself needing a little boost to crack today's puzzle. If you're already familiar with how to play Connections, this article is tailored just for you. Dive into the sections below for general hints, category clues, and full spoilers to help you conquer today's challenge.

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

For those seeking helpful tips without full spoilers, explore the sections below. You'll find hints ranging from mild clues to partial spoilers. The complete spoiler awaits at the article's end.

Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle

Here are some hints to guide you:

1. None of the groups are about sports teams.
2. None of the groups are specifically about types of animals.
3. Bye and Gimme are in the same group.

Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer: 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 in the puzzle are: Bears, Lions, Oh my, Tigers.

Green NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer: 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 in the puzzle are: Close, Dear, Intimate, Tight.

Blue NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer: 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 in the puzzle are: Bees, Ease, Jays, Use.

Purple NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer: 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 in the puzzle are: Bills, Bye, Gimme, Please.

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

For those eager to see the complete solution for today's Connections puzzle, look no further. Below are all the groups with their corresponding words to help you solve today's puzzle:

• 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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