NYT Connections today — my hints and answers for Tuesday, December 24 (game #562)

NYT Connections: Today’s Word Game Challenge

Welcome gamers! Ready for a word game challenge? Today we’re diving into NYT’s Connections, a clever word game that will test your grouping skills. If you’re looking for some hints and clues, you’re in the right place.

Once you’ve tackled Connections, why not explore more word games for some extra fun? Check out our daily Strands hints and answers, Quordle hints and answers, and Marc’s Wordle today page for an array of wordy entertainment.

SPOILER WARNING: Today’s NYT Connections details are below, proceed with caution if you want to keep the mystery alive!

Today’s NYT Connections words are:

  • LIONS
  • TIGERS
  • BEARS
  • OH MY
  • DEAR
  • JAYS
  • BILLS
  • USE
  • BYE
  • BEES
  • PLEASE
  • CLOSE
  • TIGHT
  • GIMME
  • EASE
  • INTIMATE

NYT Connections: Today’s Challenge Groups

Need some hints for today’s NYT Connections groups? Here are a few clues to get you started:

  • YELLOW: Follow the Yellow Brick Road
  • GREEN: Companion
  • BLUE: Letter soundalikes
  • PURPLE: Big, big, big tunes

For more clues and insights into today’s NYT Connections puzzles, keep reading.

NYT Connections: Today’s Group Answers

Curious about the answers for today’s NYT Connections groups? Let’s reveal the solutions:

  • YELLOW: “LIONS AND TIGERS AND BEARS, OH MY!”
  • GREEN: BELOVED, AS A FRIEND
  • BLUE: WORDS THAT SOUND LIKE PLURAL LETTERS
  • PURPLE: WHEN TRIPLED, HIT SONG TITLES

Scroll down to uncover the answers and test your word game prowess.

NYT Connections: Today’s Answers

Ready to see the answers for today’s Connections challenge? Here they are:

  • YELLOW: “LIONS AND 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
  • My rating: Hard
  • My score: 2 mistakes

It’s always intriguing to see the connections between seemingly unrelated words. Did any of today’s groups stump you? Share your thoughts!

Yesterday’s NYT Connections Answers

  • YELLOW: HOMOPHONES EWE, U, YEW, YOU
  • GREEN: NECKLINES BOAT, CREW, SCOOP, V
  • BLUE: WAYS TO EXPRESS 1,000 GRAND, K, M, THOU
  • PURPLE: SUPER 8, BOWL, GLUE, TUESDAY

What is NYT Connections?

NYT Connections is a popular word game by the New York Times that challenges players to find commonalities among groups of four items. With varying difficulty levels, from easy to very difficult, NYT Connections offers a unique word puzzle experience.

Test your word skills for free on the NYT Games site and unravel the connections between words in a fun and engaging way.