Here's the latest connections puzzle and solutions for the New York Times

The New York Times Games presents Connections, a daily word puzzle, even on Christmas Eve! Need a little help conquering this relaxing brain teaser? This guide offers hints, clues, and solutions for Connections puzzle #562, December 24, 2024. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, we've got you covered.

Today's Connections Puzzle Words (#562, December 24, 2024)

The puzzle includes: Lions, Tigers, Bears, Oh My, Dear, Jays, Bills, Use, Bye, Bees, Please, Close, Tight, Gimme, Ease, and Intimate.

Hints and Clues for NYT Connections Puzzle #562

Here are some hints to help you solve the puzzle without giving away the entire solution. We've categorized hints by color/difficulty level. Complete spoilers are at the very end.

General Hints

Consider these general tips:

1. The puzzle solutions aren't based on sports teams.
2. The groups aren't solely about animal types.
3. "Bye" and "Gimme" belong in the same group.

Yellow (Easy) Category Hints

Think about a famous phrase from a classic movie.

Green (Medium) Category Hints

These words describe different levels of closeness or affection.

Blue (Hard) Category Hints

Focus on the sounds of these words, and think about letter forms. Consider words like "seas," "geeze," and "eyes."

Purple (Tricky) Category Hints

Think about popular song titles and how repetition can change their meaning. Consider multiplying the words by three.

Complete Solutions for Connections #562

Ready for the answers? Here's the complete solution:

• Yellow - A Famous Phrase: Bears, Lions, Oh my, Tigers
• Green - Degrees of Closeness: Close, Dear, Intimate, Tight
• Blue - Words Sounding Like Plural Letters: Bees, Ease, Jays, Use
• **Purple - Song