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
Today's Connections 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
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
Hint: A famous Wizard of Oz phrase.
Yellow Category Answer
The category is **Lions, Tigers, and Bears, Oh My!**
Yellow Category Answer and Words
The category is **Lions, Tigers, and Bears, Oh My!** The words are: **Bears, Lions, Oh my, Tigers.**
Green Category Hints
Hint: Think close companions.
Green Category Answer
The category is **Beloved, as a Friend.**
Green Category Answer and Words
The category is **Beloved, as a Friend.** The words are: **Close, Dear, Intimate, Tight.**
Blue Category Hints
Hints: Other words that could fit: Seas, Geeze, Eyes.
Blue Category Answer
The category is **Words that Sound Like Plural Letters.**
Blue Category Answer and Words
The category is **Words that Sound Like Plural Letters.** The words are: **Bees, Ease, Jays, Use.**
Purple Category Hints
Hint: One-third of a song title.
Purple Category Answer
The category is **When Tripled, Hit Song Titles.**
Purple Category Answer and Words
The category is **When Tripled, Hit Song Titles.** The words are: **Bills, Bye, Gimme, Please.**
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

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