NYT Connections Hints for December 12, 2025 (#962)
Game
HOUSE
CLOCK
EAR
FLAP
BULB
WAVE
HEAD
YEAR
FOOT
STORE
BLOW
SPEAR
HOLD
SWAY
ZODIAC
KEEP
Hints by Category
CONTAIN
Back to CategoriesTo hold or store something within
HOLD
To have or keep something within one's grasp or possession.
HOUSE
To provide shelter or storage for something.
KEEP
To retain or maintain possession of something.
STORE
To put away or reserve something for future use.
MOVE IN THE WIND
Back to CategoriesActions or motions caused by wind
BLOW
To be moved by the wind, as in leaves or flags blowing.
FLAP
To move up and down or back and forth loosely in the wind, like a flag or a bird's wings.
SWAY
To swing or move gently from side to side, often used for trees or tall objects in the wind.
WAVE
To move back and forth or up and down, often used for flags, hair, or water surfaces affected by wind.
VEGETABLE UNITS
Back to CategoriesTerms for individual parts or units of vegetables
BULB
A rounded underground storage organ, such as an onion or garlic bulb.
EAR
The seed-bearing head of a cereal plant, like an ear of corn.
HEAD
A compact cluster of leaves or flowers, such as a head of lettuce or cabbage.
SPEAR
A young shoot or stalk of a plant, especially asparagus spears.
THINGS THAT ARE DIVIDED INTO TWELVE SEGMENTS
Back to CategoriesItems or concepts naturally divided into twelve parts
CLOCK
A clock face is divided into twelve hours.
FOOT
A foot is divided into twelve inches in the imperial measurement system.
YEAR
A year is divided into twelve months.
ZODIAC
The zodiac is divided into twelve astrological signs.