Crack the code to today's Connections puzzle, a daily word game from the New York Times Games, even on this Christmas Eve! Need a little help conquering this relaxing brain teaser? You've come to the right place.
This guide is perfect if you already know the rules of Connections. Below, you'll find general hints, category clues, and even full spoilers—whatever you need to achieve victory. Let's dive in!
Words in the 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 for the NYT Connections Puzzle
Looking for helpful tips without full spoilers? These sections offer clues of varying degrees of assistance. Complete spoilers are at the very bottom.
General Hints for the Entire Puzzle
Here are a few starting points:
- Forget sports teams.
- Animal categories aren't the answer here.
- "Bye" and "Gimme" belong together.
Yellow Category Hints
Think "Wizard of Oz" quote.
Yellow Category Answer
The yellow category is: Lions, Tigers, and Bears, Oh My!
Yellow Category Answer & Words
The answer is Lions, Tigers, and Bears, Oh My! The words are: Bears, Lions, Oh my, Tigers.
Green Category Hints
Consider the meaning of "bosom buddies."
Green Category Answer
The green category is: Beloved, as a Friend.
Green Category Answer & Words
The answer is Beloved, as a Friend. The words are: Close, Dear, Intimate, Tight.
Blue Category Hints
Think about words that sound like plural letters. Other possible words in this category include: Seas, Geeze, Eyes.
Blue Category Answer
The blue category is: Words that Sound Like Plural Letters.
Blue Category Answer & Words
The answer is Words that Sound Like Plural Letters. The words are: Bees, Ease, Jays, Use.
Purple Category Hints
Consider song titles that are tripled. Think "one-third" of a song title.
Purple Category Answer
The purple category is: When Tripled, Hit Song Titles.
Purple Category Answer & Words
The answer is When Tripled, Hit Song Titles. The words are: Bills, Bye, Gimme, Please.
Answers for Today's NYT Connections #562 (December 24, 2024)
Ready for the complete solution? Here you go!
- 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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