NYT Connections Hints & Answers for Puzzle #562, Dec 24, 2024

Are you ready to tackle today's *Connections* puzzle from the New York Times Games, even on this special Christmas Eve? If you're finding this relaxing yet challenging puzzle a bit tough, don't worry—we're here to help you out. This guide is designed for those who already know how to play *Connections*. Below, you'll find a range of hints, from general tips to specific category clues, and even full spoilers to ensure you conquer today's puzzle.

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

Today's *Connections* puzzle includes the following 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 need some guidance without spoiling the fun, here are various levels of hints to assist you with today's puzzle.

Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle

Keep these in mind:

• None of the groups are centered around sports teams.
• None of the groups are specifically about types of animals.
• Bye and Gimme belong to the same group.

Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints

Here's a clue 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's a hint 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's a hint 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's a hint 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

For a complete overview of today's *Connections* puzzle, here are all the groups and their corresponding 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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