NYT Connections Hints for December 23, 2025 (#973)
Game
DRACULA
DOGMA
UNCONSCIOUS
KRYPTONITE
FRANKENSTEIN
FIXATION
ACHILLES’ HEEL
SUPERMAN
OEDIPUS COMPLEX
SOFT SPOT
LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD
LINKLATER
DOWNFALL
DARTH VADER
BRATZ
SUPEREGO
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VULNERABILITY
Back to CategoriesWeaknesses or Points of Susceptibility
ACHILLES’ HEEL
A critical weakness or vulnerable point, derived from Greek mythology where Achilles was invulnerable except for his heel.
DOWNFALL
A sudden loss of power, status, or success; the cause of someone's ruin.
KRYPTONITE
A substance that weakens Superman, used metaphorically to describe something that causes someone's weakness or downfall.
SOFT SPOT
A particular affection for someone or something; also can mean a vulnerable area or weakness.
FREUDIAN CONCEPTS
Back to CategoriesPsychological Concepts from Sigmund Freud's Theories
FIXATION
In Freudian psychology, an obsessive attachment to a person or thing, often stemming from unresolved conflicts in early development.
OEDIPUS COMPLEX
A Freudian concept where a child feels unconscious sexual desire for the opposite-sex parent and jealousy toward the same-sex parent.
SUPEREGO
The part of the psyche that acts as a moral conscience, internalizing societal norms and parental values.
UNCONSCIOUS
The part of the mind containing thoughts, memories, and desires that are not consciously perceived but influence behavior.
CHARACTERS IN CAPES
Back to CategoriesFictional Characters Known for Wearing Capes
DARTH VADER
The iconic villain from Star Wars who wears a black cape as part of his intimidating armor.
DRACULA
The classic vampire from Bram Stoker's novel, often depicted wearing a flowing cape.
LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD
The fairy tale character who wears a distinctive red hooded cape.
SUPERMAN
The superhero from DC Comics who wears a blue suit with a red cape as part of his iconic costume.
STARTING WITH SLANG FOR SAUSAGE
Back to CategoriesWords or Names That Begin with Slang Terms for Sausage
BRATZ
A popular line of fashion dolls, starting with 'brat' which is short for 'bratwurst' (a type of sausage).
DOGMA
A principle or set of beliefs laid down by an authority, starting with 'dog' which is slang for a hot dog (sausage).
FRANKENSTEIN
Mary Shelley's famous monster, starting with 'frank' which is short for 'frankfurter' (a type of sausage).
LINKLATER
Referring to director Richard Linklater, starting with 'link' which is a type of sausage.