NYT Connections Hints and Answers for December 5, 2025, #908

Happy Friday, fellow solvers! It's a crisp winter morning, with the sun casting a golden glow on the city streets. As I walked to grab my morning coffee, the scent of freshly baked bread wafted through the air, triggering a wave of random nostalgia. Isn't it funny how a simple smell or sound can transport us back in time?

Speaking of connections, today's puzzle is a delightful mix of colors and themes that will keep your brain buzzing. Remember to scan for loose synonyms and watch out for those sneaky cross-category decoys. It's all about making those clever connections and seeing patterns where others might not.

So, are you ready to dive in and unravel the puzzle's mysteries? Whether you're a seasoned solver or a newbie looking to sharpen your skills, there's something for everyone in today's challenge. Feel free to share hints or jump in with your solutions – the more, the merrier! Let's embark on this puzzling adventure together.

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