NYT Connections Hints and Answers for December 27, 2025, #931

Happy Saturday, puzzlers! As I sat down with my morning coffee, I had a little giggle at a text from a friend that took a hilarious turn thanks to auto-correct hijinks. It's amazing how one tiny typo can lead to a cascade of nonsensical words! Speaking of wordplay, today's "Connections" puzzle is a delightful challenge that will have you untangling a web of associations across different color tiers.

As you dive into today's puzzle, keep an eye out for those tricky cross-category decoys that might lead you astray. Remember, sometimes the most unexpected connections can hold the key to unlocking the puzzle's secrets. Scan for loose synonyms and don't be afraid to think outside the box (or should I say outside the puzzle grid?).

So, are you ready to flex those mental muscles and embark on a journey of colorful connections? Whether you're a seasoned solver or a newbie to the puzzling world, there's always something new to discover in today's challenge. So grab a pen, clear your mind, and let's see where the threads of connection lead you! Need a hint or just want to jump in? The puzzle awaits!

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