NYT Connections Hints and Answers for December 15, 2025, #919

Happy Monday, solvers! As I sipped my morning coffee today, an old photo popped up on my phone, instantly whisking me back to a sunnier day. It's funny how a single snapshot can flood your mind with memories, isn't it?

Speaking of connections, today's puzzle is like a colorful tapestry waiting to be unraveled. As you navigate through the different tiers of clues, keep an eye out for those clever word associations and subtle links that tie everything together. And remember, sometimes the most unexpected connections lead to the right answers.

So, as you dive into today's challenge, scan for those loose synonyms, watch out for cross-category decoys, and trust your instincts. If you get stuck, don't hesitate to reveal a hint or two. Let's unravel this puzzle together and see where the threads of connection lead us. Happy solving!

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