NYT Connections Hints and Answers for December 27, 2025, #930

Happy Saturday, fellow solvers! Hope you're enjoying a leisurely weekend morning, perhaps savoring a cup of coffee or embarking on a quest to find misplaced keys. Speaking of which, have you ever lost something, only to discover it in the most unexpected place? This morning, as I scrambled to locate my glasses, I finally found them perched atop the cookie jar – a perplexing hiding spot for sure.

As we dive into today's "Connections" puzzle, keep an eye out for those tricky blue-tier clues that might lead you down the rabbit hole. Remember to scan for loose synonyms and watch out for those sneaky cross-category decoys. With a bit of patience and a keen eye for patterns, you'll unlock those satisfying moments of revelation as the connections start to click into place.

So, are you ready to test your wits and make some colorful connections today? Whether you're a seasoned puzzler or a newbie looking for a fun challenge, this is your invitation to join in the brain-teasing fun. Need a hint or just want to share your progress? Feel free to jump in and let's crack these clues 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