NYT Connections Hints and Answers for December 30, 2025, #934

Happy Tuesday, puzzlers! Did you know that Tuesdays are scientifically proven to be the most productive day of the week? So, let's kick it into high gear and tackle today's "Connections" puzzle with full force!

Speaking of science experiments, I may have left my lunch leftovers in the office fridge a tad too long. Let's just say my forgotten container has now evolved into a colorful ecosystem of its own. Note to self: always label your food in a communal fridge, or risk becoming a unwitting scientist. *Cue mysterious music*

As you dive into today's puzzle, keep an eye out for those cleverly disguised clues hiding in the color tiers. Remember, the key to cracking the code is to scan for loose synonyms and watch out for those sneaky cross-category decoys. Trust me, they're as tricky as my lunch container's newfound inhabitants!

So, are you ready to unravel the connections and solve the mystery puzzle of the day? If you need hints or just want to jump in and join the fun, I'm here to guide you along the way. Let's make today's challenge a blast!

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