Solve the NYT Connections Puzzle #562 (December 24, 2024) - A Christmas Eve Challenge!
Stuck on today's Connections puzzle from the New York Times Games? Don't worry, this guide provides hints, clues, and the complete solution without spoiling the fun entirely.
The puzzle includes these words: Lions, Tigers, Bears, Oh My, Dear, Jays, Bills, Use, Bye, Bees, Please, Close, Tight, Gimme, Ease, and Intimate.
General Hints:
- The puzzle doesn't focus on sports teams or animal types.
- "Bye" and "Gimme" belong together.
Category Clues and Answers:
Yellow (Easy):
- Hint: A famous Wizard of Oz phrase.
- Answer: Lions, Tigers, and Bears, Oh My!
- Words: Bears, Lions, Oh my, Tigers
Green (Medium):
- Hint: Think close companions.
- Answer: Beloved, as a Friend
- Words: Close, Dear, Intimate, Tight
Blue (Hard):
- Hint: Consider words that sound like plural letters. Other possibilities include "Seas," "Geeze," and "Eyes."
- Answer: Words that Sound Like Plural Letters
- Words: Bees, Ease, Jays, Use
Purple (Tricky):
- Hint: One-third of a song title.
- Answer: When Tripled, Hit Song Titles
- Words: Bills, Bye, Gimme, Please
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
Ready to play more? Head to the New York Times Games Connections website! Enjoy!
