NYT Connections Hints and Answers for December 28, 2025, #931

Happy Sunday, solvers! As I strolled through the bustling city streets this morning, a peculiar sight caught my eye. Two strangers, both wearing bright yellow hats, suddenly stopped in front of each other, their faces lighting up with recognition. Turns out, they were long-lost friends who had serendipitously reunited after years apart. It was a heartwarming reminder of how connections can appear when we least expect them.

Speaking of connections, today's puzzle is all about uncovering those subtle links between words in different color tiers. Remember to keep an eye out for sneaky synonyms and cross-category decoys as you navigate through the vibrant array of clues. And here's a tip: scanning for common themes or patterns might just lead you to the missing pieces of the puzzle.

So, can you spot the hidden thread that ties it all together? Dive into the challenge and let your instincts guide you through the maze of words waiting to be connected. Need a nudge in the right direction or a hint to get started? Don't hesitate to ask! Let's unravel this puzzle together and discover the satisfying thrill of making meaningful connections.

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