NYT Connections Hints and Answers for December 2, 2025, #905

Happy Tuesday, puzzlers! As I dodged raindrops on my morning walk today, I couldn't help but chuckle at the chaos of our family text thread. It's like trying to solve a puzzle sometimes, deciphering everyone's messages amidst the flurry of emojis and GIFs.

Speaking of puzzles, today's "Connections" challenge is all about making those brain-bending links between words in different color tiers. Remember, it's not just about finding the right word but also about spotting those clever connections that tie seemingly unrelated terms together. So, scan for synonyms and keep an eye out for sneaky decoys!

With the mist hanging in the air like a veil of mystery, why not cozy up with a cup of something warm and dive into today's puzzle? If you need a nudge in the right direction or just want to share a hint, feel free to jump in. Let's unravel those word connections together!

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