Connections is a short, daily puzzle game you can play for free every day. Created by the New York Times Games, the newspaper that bought Wordle in 2022, the puzzle game gives you sixteen words that need to be sorted into four mystery categories.

The trouble is that some of them seem to go with more than one set of words, making it extra challenging. If you are stuck playing Connections and you need a hint, this article is here to help.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #197 for December 25, 2023

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After learning the rules of how to play Connections, you can dive into the puzzle for today. It contains the words: SANTA, BABY, ZIP, LINE, LOVE, SAUCE, POINT, ENERGY, BOOK, RAY, JUICE, DEAR, FIRE, CODE, SEGMENT, and AGENT.

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Yellow Connections Category Answer for December 25, 2023

Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for December 25, 2023

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Green Connections Category Answer for December 25, 2023

Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for December 25, 2023

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Blue Connections Category Answer for December 25, 2023

Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for December 25, 2023

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Purple Connections Category Answer for December 25, 2023

Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for December 25, 2023

Answers for Today's NYT Connections #197

In need of the full answer for today's puzzle? Check below for the spoiler for Connections 197.

Want to play? Check out the New York Times Games Connections website available on almost any device with a browser.

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Connections
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Released
June 12, 2023
ESRB
e
Developer(s)
The New York Times Company
Publisher(s)
The New York Times Company
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WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
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Platform(s)
Web Browser, Mobile