New York Times Connections Hints and Answers for #562 December 24, 2024
Mar 19,25
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 is perfect if you already know how to play Connections. Below, you'll find general hints, category clues, spoilers, and more. Everything you need to win is right here.
Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #562 for December 24, 2024

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle
Looking for helpful tips without spoilers? Check out the sections below. Some offer subtle clues, while others provide partial spoilers. The full solution is at the very bottom.
General Hints for the Entire Puzzle

- No groups are about sports teams.
- No groups are specifically 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 (December 24, 2024)
Ready for the complete solution?

- 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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