NYT Connections Hints and Answers for December 29, 2025, #932

Happy Monday, puzzlers! Let's kick off the week with some brain-teasing fun. I don't know about you, but today's scent of freshly brewed coffee took me on a trip down memory lane. It's funny how a simple smell or sound can transport us back in time, isn't it?

In today's "Connections" puzzle, keep an eye out for those sneaky yellow and green clues that might lead you astray. Remember, sometimes the most straightforward path is the right one. Scan for synonyms and watch out for those clever cross-category decoys that can trip you up!

So, who's ready to exercise those mental muscles and make some delightful connections today? If you need a nudge, a hint, or just want to share a fun anecdote of your own, feel free to jump in. Let's tackle this puzzle together and start the week off right!

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