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New York Times Connections Hints and Answers for #562 December 24, 2024

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.

Connections Puzzle Words

General Hints:

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  • The puzzle's themes aren't about sports teams or specific animal types.
  • "Bye" and "Gimme" belong in the same group.

Category Hints and Solutions:

Yellow (Easy):

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Hint: A famous Wizard of Oz phrase.

Answer: Lions, Tigers, and Bears, Oh My! Words: Bears, Lions, Oh my, Tigers

Green (Medium):

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Hint: Close companions.

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

Blue (Hard):

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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):

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Hint: One-third of a well-known song title.

Answer: **When Tripled, Hit Song

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