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NYT Connections hint for today: May 12

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The weekend and a brand new NYT Connections puzzle are here. Today’s (Sunday, May 12th, 2024) New York Times Connections edition promises to be a fun and engaging challenge. You are at the right place if you’re looking for guidance to crack today’s grid.

This article discusses today’s (May 12th, 2024) hints of NYT Connections to help you conquer those connections.

Also read: How to play NYT Connections? Tips and Tricks


Today’s Words

Use the Shuffle button in Connections to prevent getting misled by word placements. Tap it often to avoid fixating on the wrong connections. This simple trick can save you from wasting attempts. Today’s sixteen words are:

  • MAMA
  • MIA
  • OMG
  • KID
  • MULE
  • PIN
  • ROUND
  • SLING
  • NEEDLE
  • CHUCK
  • RAM
  • RIB
  • FLANK
  • TEASE
  • LIBRE
  • LOIN

Also read: NYT Connections hint for today: May 11


Connections hint for today (May 12th, 2024)

Here are some hints to help you figure out the connections:

  • Yellow group: Think childhood taunts and playful arguments.
  • Green group: This category refers to a specific cut of meat and its division.
  • Blue group: Here, you’ll encounter a common abbreviation used in informal communication.
  • Purple group: This category has a connection to alcoholic drinks but with a twist.

SPOILER ALERT!

Connections categories for today (May 12th, 2024)

If the hints provided earlier haven’t helped you solve the puzzle, these connection categories could provide some clues. Remember that exploring these categories might give away the answers, so proceed cautiously. Below are the categories:

  • Yellow category: Playfully poke fun at
  • Green category: Cuts of Beef
  • Blue category: Acronyms
  • Purple category: Cocktails minus place names

SPOILER ALERT!

NYT Connections answers for May 12

If you are still struggling to find the link, don’t fret. We’ve got you covered. Here are today’s answers for Connections:

  • Yellow group: KID, NEEDLE, RIB, TEASE
  • Green group: CHUCK, FLANK, LOIN, ROUND
  • Blue group: MIA, OMG, PIN, RAM
  • Purple group: LIBRE, MAMA, MULE, SLING
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With these hints, you’re well-equipped to dive into today’s NYT Connections. Remember, the key is thinking creatively and connecting seemingly unrelated words.

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Also read: NYT Connections hint for today: May 9

Akash Singh

Akash Singh

Akash is a law graduate who likes to go for bike rides on the weekends soul-searching for answers to his many existential questions. You can contact him here: singhakash95@pm.me

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