The New York Times Games presents Connections, a daily word puzzle, even on Christmas Eve! Need a little help conquering this relaxing word game? This guide provides hints, clues, and even spoilers for puzzle #562 (December 24, 2024). Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, we've got you covered.
The puzzle includes: Lions, Tigers, Bears, Oh My, Dear, Jays, Bills, Use, Bye, Bees, Please, Close, Tight, Gimme, Ease, and Intimate.
These hints offer varying levels of assistance, from subtle nudges to partial solutions. The full solution is at the very end.
General Hints:
Yellow Category (Easy): Hints
Think of a famous line from The Wizard of Oz.
Yellow Category: Solution
"Lions, Tigers, and Bears, Oh My!"
Yellow Category: Solution & Words
"Lions, Tigers, and Bears, Oh My!": Bears, Lions, Oh My, Tigers
Green Category (Medium): Hints
Consider synonyms for close friends.
Green Category: Solution
Beloved, as a Friend
Green Category: Solution & Words
Beloved, as a Friend: Close, Dear, Intimate, Tight
Blue Category (Hard): Hints
Think about words that sound like plural letters (e.g., consider "seas," "geeze," "eyes").
Blue Category: Solution
Words that Sound Like Plural Letters
Blue Category: Solution & Words
Words that Sound Like Plural Letters: Bees, Ease, Jays, Use
Purple Category (Tricky): Hints
These words, when tripled, become parts of famous song titles.
Purple Category: Solution
**When Tripled, Hit Song
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