NY Times Connections Unveils Solutions for #562

This daily word puzzle, Connections, from the New York Times Games, challenges players even on Christmas Eve. Need a hand solving this relaxing brainteaser? This guide provides hints, clues, and solutions for puzzle #562 (December 24, 2024).

Today's Connections puzzle uses these words: Lions, Tigers, Bears, Oh My, Dear, Jays, Bills, Use, Bye, Bees, Please, Close, Tight, Gimme, Ease, and Intimate.

Hints & Clues:

These hints offer assistance without completely spoiling the puzzle. More detailed solutions are available later in the article.

General Hints:

• The puzzle doesn't focus on sports teams or animal types.
• "Bye" and "Gimme" belong in the same group.

Category Hints & Answers:

The following sections provide hints and answers for each color-coded category, starting with hints and progressing to full solutions if needed.

Yellow (Easy):

Hint: A famous line from The Wizard of Oz.

Answer: Lions, Tigers, and Bears, Oh My! (Words: Bears, Lions, Oh My, Tigers)

Green (Medium):

Hint: Think close friends.

Answer: Beloved, as a Friend (Words: Close, Dear, Intimate, Tight)

Blue (Hard):

Hint: Consider how these words sound like plural letters. (Example words: Seas, Geeze, Eyes)

Answer: Words that Sound Like Plural Letters (Words: Bees, Ease, Jays, Use)

Purple (Tricky):

Hint: Each word, when tripled, forms part of a popular song title.

Answer: When Tripled, Hit Song