Today's NYT has yet another Connections puzzle. It has sixteen new words, and so many of them can go together. It's a pretty difficult puzzle, and some might be out looking for a few hints to help them with the answer. Below, you can find hints to each of the categories in this simple mobile word puzzle game, the individual categories, and even the full spoiler at the bottom of the article to help you figure out everything you need to know about today's puzzle.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle for December 12, 2023

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The Connections puzzle for today contains the words: BALL, TAIL, CLOUD, FIN, SHADOW, ICE, FLIPPER, FOG, BUMPER, TRACK, HAZE, IRE, NETHER, PLUNGER, TRAIL, and MIST.

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What is the Definition of Ire?

In order to get through today's puzzle, you'll need more than to know how to play Connections; you'll also need to know what all the words mean. Here is the definition of Ire, which might be a challenging one for some players: Ire means "Anger, wrath," but it is also the first few letters of IREland.

Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints

Yellow Connections Category Answer for December 12, 2023

Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for December 12, 2023

Green NYT Connections Category Hints

Green Connections Category Answer for December 12, 2023

Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for December 12, 2023

Blue NYT Connections Category Hints

Blue Connections Category Answer for December 12, 2023

Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for December 12, 2023

Purple NYT Connections Category Hints

Purple Connections Category Answer for December 12, 2023

Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for December 12, 2023

Answers for Today's NYT Connections #184

If you are just searching for the answers for today's puzzle, you can check below. In the expandable section there, the full spoiler for today's puzzle awaits.

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

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Released
June 12, 2023
ESRB
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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