NYT Connections Hints and Answers for December 1, 2025, #905

Happy Monday, fellow puzzle enthusiasts! As I braved the brisk morning chill on my way to the office, I couldn't help but think about the vibrant hues of today's "Connections" puzzle. Just like the changing leaves outside, this puzzle is a colorful mix of categories that will surely brighten up your day.

Navigating through the puzzle's varying color tiers can be a bit like finding your way through a bustling train station during rush hour – exciting yet challenging. Remember to keep your eyes peeled for those sneaky cross-category decoys and scan for loose synonyms to make those crucial connections.

With the clear skies above mirroring the clarity you'll need to crack today's puzzle, why not dive in and give it a go? Whether you're a seasoned solver or a newbie looking for a fun challenge, there's something for everyone in today's mix of clues. So, what are you waiting for? Grab a warm drink, cozy up, and let's unravel this puzzle together! Need a hint or just want to share your progress? Feel free to jump in – the more, the merrier!

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