NYT Connections Hints and Answers for December 4, 2025, #907

Welcome, fellow word wanderers, to another thrilling Thursday in the land of Connections! As I sit down to tackle today's puzzle, my mischievous cat has already made her demands clear: breakfast first, then keyboard time. She's a feline of refined taste and a strict schedule, much like the color tiers in our puzzle that demand our attention in a particular order.

On Thursdays, I find myself craving a mental challenge to break up the week. And what better way to exercise those brain muscles than with a fresh set of word connections? As we dive in, remember to keep an eye out for those sneaky decoy words and scan for loose synonyms that might just fit the bill in the puzzle's intricate web.

With each solved connection, a satisfying sense of achievement washes over me, much like the first sip of a perfectly brewed cup of coffee on a crisp morning. So, why not join me in this linguistic adventure? Whether you're a seasoned solver or a newbie to the game, there's always a place for you at the wordplay table. So grab a pen, muster your wit, and let's unravel the mysteries of today's Connections puzzle together. Need a hint? Just ask!

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