‘Connections’ Hints and Answers for NYT's Tricky Word Game on Tuesday, December 12

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Spoilers ahead! We've warned you. We mean it. Read no further until you really want some clues or you've completely given up and want the answers ASAP. Get ready for all of the NYT 'Connections’ hints and answers for #184 on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.

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Connections game on Tuesday, December 12, 2023

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If you've been having trouble with any of the connections or words in Tuesday's puzzle, you're not alone and these hints should definitely help you out. Plus, I'll reveal the answers further down.

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Hints About the NYT Connections Categories on Tuesday, December 12

1. Tricky to see through
2. When someone's up ahead of you
3. Parts of a specific game
4. They can all share the same second half of their words

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Connections Game Answers for Tuesday, December 12, 2023:

1. MURKY CONDITION: CLOUD, FOG, HAZE, MIST
2. FOLLOW: SHADOW, TAIL, TRACK, TRAIL
3. PINBALL MACHINE COMPONENTS: BALL, BUMPER, FLIPPER, PLUNGER
4. ____LAND COUNTRIES: ICE, IRE, FIN, NETHER

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