NYT Connections Hints and Answers for December 4, 2025, #908

Happy Thursday, solvers! As the weekend beckons like a tantalizing dessert at the end of a long meal, we find ourselves knee-deep in the week's puzzle fray.

Today, as I dashed out for a quick grocery run, I couldn't help but notice how the crisp winter air seemed to sharpen my senses. The cold breeze whispered secrets of upcoming challenges, much like the hint of a promising clue awaiting discovery in today's colorful grid.

Remember, as you tackle the Connections puzzle, keep an eye out for those sneaky word traps lurking in the different tiers. Scan for loose synonyms and watch out for cross-category decoys—those mischievous little devils love to play tricks on unsuspecting solvers!

So, are you ready to dive into today's puzzling adventure? Grab your favorite pen or settle in front of your screen, and let's unravel the mysteries together. Need a hint or just want to jump in? The puzzle awaits, eager for your clever solutions!

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