The New York Times Games presents Connections, a daily word puzzle, even on Christmas Eve! Need a little help conquering this relaxing word game? This guide provides hints, clues, and solutions for Connections puzzle #562, December 24, 2024. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, we've got you covered.
Today's Connections Puzzle Words (#562, December 24, 2024)
The 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 nudges to more direct spoilers. Proceed with caution!
General Hints
Consider these general tips:
- The puzzle doesn't focus on sports teams.
- Animal categories aren't the primary theme.
- "Bye" and "Gimme" belong in the same group.
Yellow Category Hints (Easy)
Think famous movie lines.
Yellow Category Answer (Easy)
The solution is a quote from The Wizard of Oz.
Yellow Category Answer & Words (Easy)
The category is "Lions, Tigers, and Bears, Oh My!" The words are: Bears, Lions, Oh My, Tigers.
Green Category Hints (Medium)
Consider words describing close relationships.
Green Category Answer (Medium)
The category describes close friendship.
Green Category Answer & Words (Medium)
The category is "Beloved, as a Friend." The words are: Close, Dear, Intimate, Tight.
Blue Category Hints (Hard)
Think about how some words sound like plural letters. Consider words like "Seas," "Geeze," or "Eyes" as examples.
Blue Category Answer (Hard)
The category focuses on words that sound like plural letters.
Blue Category Answer & Words (Hard)
The category is "Words that Sound Like Plural Letters." The words are: Bees, Ease, Jays, Use.
Purple Category Hints (Tricky)
Think song titles. Consider what happens when you triple a word.
Purple Category Answer (Tricky)
The category relates to song titles that are created by tripling a word.
Purple Category Answer & Words (Tricky)
The category is **"When Tripled, Hit Song
