NYT Connections Hints and Answers for December 3, 2025, #907

Happy Wednesday, fellow puzzle aficionados! Did you know that Wednesdays are like the middle child of the week—neither the exciting beginning nor the eagerly awaited end? But fear not, for we're here to inject some excitement into your midweek routine with a brain-teasing challenge!

Speaking of routines, I found myself in a delightful chat with a neighbor this morning while waiting for my coffee fix. The aroma of freshly ground beans filled the air as we exchanged pleasantries, discussing everything from the weather to our favorite weekend activities. It's amazing how a simple conversation can brighten up even the dreariest of mornings.

As you dive into today's "Connections" puzzle, remember to keep an eye out for those sneaky blue and purple clues that might lead you down the wrong path. Scan for loose synonyms and watch out for cross-category decoys—it's all part of the fun of cracking the code!

So, are you ready to put your puzzle-solving skills to the test? Let's unravel the mystery together and see where today's challenge takes us. Feel free to reveal hints or jump right in—there's no time like the present to exercise those mental muscles!

How to Play NYT Connections

Overview

Connections is a daily word puzzle game from The New York Times. The goal is to find groups of four words that share something in common. You’re presented with 16 words arranged in a 4×4 grid, and you must identify four groups of four related words.

Basic Rules

• You have 16 words total, arranged in a 4×4 grid
• There are exactly 4 groups of 4 related words each
• Each word belongs to exactly one group
• You must find all four groups to complete the puzzle
• You have 4 mistakes allowed before the game ends

How to Play

• Look at all 16 words and try to identify patterns or connections
• Select 4 words you think belong together by clicking/tapping them
• Click “Submit” to check if your group is correct
• If correct, those 4 words will be removed and grouped together
• If incorrect, you lose one of your 4 allowed mistakes
• Continue until you find all 4 groups or run out of mistakes

Difficulty Levels

The four groups are color-coded by difficulty:

• 🟨 YELLOW: Easiest – usually straightforward categories
• 🟩 GREEN: Easy-Medium – slightly more complex connections
• 🟦 BLUE: Medium-Hard – trickier associations or wordplay
• 🟪 PURPLE: Hardest – often involves puns, multiple meanings, or very subtle connections

Strategy Tips

• Start with the most obvious connections first
• Be careful of red herrings – words that seem to fit multiple categories
• If you’re unsure, try to eliminate what doesn’t belong first
• The purple group often involves wordplay, homophones, or very creative connections
• Don’t guess randomly – you only have 4 mistakes

Scoring

• Complete the puzzle to see your results
• Mistakes are tracked but don’t affect your final score
• Share your results with friends using the share button
• Results show how many mistakes you made for each group