by Emery Jan 23,2025
The New York Times' Connections word puzzle game challenges players to categorize words into four groups based on a common theme. This article provides solutions and hints for puzzle #562, dated December 24, 2024.
The puzzle includes the following words: Lions, Tigers, Bears, Oh My, Dear, Jays, Bills, Use, Bye, Bees, Please, Close, Tight, Gimme, Ease, and Intimate.

General Hints:

Category Hints and Solutions:
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: Close companions.
Answer: Beloved, as a Friend Words: Close, Dear, Intimate, Tight
Blue (Hard):

Hint: Consider words that sound like plural letters (e.g., Seas, Geeze, Eyes).
Answer: Words that Sound Like Plural Letters Words: Bees, Ease, Jays, Use
Purple (Tricky):

Hint: One-third of a well-known song title.
Answer: **When Tripled, Hit Song
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