NYT Connections Hints and Answers for December 29, 2025, #933

Happy Monday, puzzlers! Whether you're battling lingering procrastination guilt or riding a burst of focused energy into the new week, I hope your day is off to a great start. As I sipped my morning coffee today, the crisp air outside hinted at the winter chill, but the sun peeking through the clouds promised a bit of warmth to come.

In the spirit of seizing the day, let's tackle today's "Connections" puzzle together. As you navigate through the colorful tiers of clues, keep an eye out for those sneaky decoys that might lead you astray. Remember, a keen eye for loose synonyms and a knack for spotting patterns are your best allies in cracking the code.

Have you discovered the secret to unlocking the puzzle's mysteries yet? If not, fear not! Take your time, enjoy the mental workout, and don't hesitate to reach out for hints or join the fun in unraveling today's enigmatic connections. Let's dive in and uncover the hidden links waiting to be revealed!

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