‘Connections’ Hints and Answers for NYT's Tricky Word Game on Thursday, December 14

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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 #186 on Thursday, December 14, 2023.

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Connections game on Thursday, December 14, 2023

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If you've been having trouble with any of the connections or words in Thursday'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 Thursday, December 14

1. When you can't let something go
2. Where games are played
3. The opposite of being aligned
4. They can all share the same first word

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Connections Game Answers for Thursday, December 14, 2023:

1. PESTER: BADGER, BUG, HOUND, NAG
2. SPORTS VENUES: ARENA, BOWL, DOME, FIELD
3. SEPARATE: DIVIDE, FORK, PART, SPLIT
4. SILVER ______: FOX, LINING, SCREEN, SPOON

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