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 solutions for Connections puzzle #562 (December 24, 2024). Whether you're seeking subtle guidance or complete spoilers, you'll find it here. Assume you already understand the basic rules of Connections.
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 offer varying levels of assistance, from subtle clues to partial solutions. The full solution is at the end.
General Hints for the Connections Puzzle
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
Think of a famous phrase from The Wizard of Oz.
Yellow Category Solution
The yellow category is: "Lions, Tigers, and Bears, Oh My!"
Yellow Category Solution & Words
The yellow group includes: Bears, Lions, Oh my, Tigers.
Green Category Hints
Consider synonyms for close friendship or affection.
Green Category Solution
The green category is: "Beloved, as a Friend"
Green Category Solution & Words
The green group includes: Close, Dear, Intimate, Tight.
Blue Category Hints
Think of words that sound like plural letters (e.g., "seas," "geez," "eyes").
Blue Category Solution
The blue category is: "Words that Sound Like Plural Letters"
Blue Category Solution & Words
The blue group includes: Bees, Ease, Jays, Use.
Purple Category Hints
Consider song titles. What happens when you triple a word in this group?
Purple Category Solution
The purple category is: **"When Tripled, Hit Song
