Tackle today's Connections puzzle from the New York Times Games, even on this Christmas Eve! Need a little help conquering this relaxing word puzzle? You've come to the right place.
This guide provides assistance if you're already familiar with the Connections gameplay. Below, you'll find general hints, category clues, spoilers, and more – everything you need to achieve victory.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #562 for December 24, 2024

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle
These hints offer varying levels of assistance, from subtle clues to partial spoilers. The complete solution is at the end.
General Hints for the Entire Puzzle

- No groups relate to sports teams.
- No groups are solely about animal types.
- "Bye" and "Gimme" belong in the same group.
Yellow Category Hints

Yellow Category Answer

Yellow Category Answer and Words

Green Category Hints

Green Category Answer

Green Category Answer and Words

Blue Category Hints

Blue Category Answer

Blue Category Answer and Words

Purple Category Hints

Purple Category Answer

Purple Category Answer and Words

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

- 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

Ready to play? Visit the New York Times Games Connections website – it's accessible on most devices with a browser.