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

by Aria Apr 23,2025

Dive into the festive spirit with the daily word puzzle game, *Connections*, brought to you by the New York Times Games, even on this Christmas Eve. If you're finding today's puzzle a bit tricky, don't worry—we've got you covered with everything you need to conquer *Connections* Puzzle #562 for December 24, 2024. Whether you're seeking general hints, category clues, or full spoilers, this article is your ultimate guide to winning.

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

Connections Puzzle #562 Image The *Connections* puzzle for today includes the 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

Need a nudge in the right direction without spoiling the fun? Here are some hints that range from subtle to more revealing. The full spoilers are at the end of this article.

Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle

General Hints Image Keep these tips in mind:

  • None of the groups are about sports teams.
  • None of the groups are specifically about types of animals.
  • Bye and Gimme are in the same group.

Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints

Yellow Category Hints Image Here’s a hint for the yellow/straightforward category: **Wizards of Oz saying.**

Yellow Connections Category Answer

Yellow Category Answer Image The yellow/straightforward *Connections* category is **Lions, Tigers, and Bears, Oh My!**

Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

Yellow Category Full Answer Image 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

Green Category Hints Image A hint for the green/medium difficulty category: **Bosom buddies.**

Green Connections Category Answer

Green Category Answer Image The green/medium difficulty *Connections* category is **Beloved, as a Friend.**

Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

Green Category Full Answer Image 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

Blue Category Hints Image A hint for the blue/difficult category: **Other things you could put in this category: Seas, Geeze, Eyes.**

Blue Connections Category Answer

Blue Category Answer Image The blue/difficult *Connections* category is **Words that Sound Like Plural Letters.**

Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

Blue Category Full Answer Image 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

Purple Category Hints Image A hint for the purple/tricky category: **1/3 of a song title.**

Purple Connections Category Answer

Purple Category Answer Image The purple/tricky difficulty *Connections* category is **When Tripled, Hit Song Titles.**

Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

Purple Category Full Answer Image The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty *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

Full Answers Image Here are all the groups and their corresponding words to complete today's puzzle:

  • **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

Play Connections Image Ready to play? Head over to the New York Times Games *Connections* website, accessible on nearly any device with a browser.

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