NYT Connections Hints and Answers for December 30, 2025, #933

Happy Tuesday, puzzlers! I hope you're all wrapped up warm on this chilly, overcast day. As I sipped my morning coffee, I couldn't help but notice an intriguing pattern: every time I glanced out the window, a different colored car passed by—yellow, green, blue, and even a purple one! It felt like a real-life version of today's colorful tiers in the Connections puzzle.

Speaking of patterns, have you ever noticed how our brains love to make connections, even in the most unexpected places? Whether it's spotting a familiar face in a crowded street or unraveling the threads of a complex puzzle, our minds are constantly seeking out those hidden links. So keep an eye out for those subtle clues as you tackle today's challenge.

Remember, when you're diving into the puzzle, keep an open mind and scan for loose synonyms. Watch out for those sneaky decoys that might lead you astray. And here's a little nudge: sometimes the most unexpected pairings hold the key to unlocking the next level of connections.

Ready to put your pattern-recognition skills to the test? Dive into today's puzzle and see if you can uncover those hidden links. Don't be shy to ask for hints or share your own insights—it's all part of the fun!

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