NYT Connections Hints and Answers for December 21, 2025, #925

Happy Sunday, solvers! Hope you're all cozy and warm on this chilly day. Speaking of connections, have you ever had one of those moments where you bump into the same person multiple times in a single day? It's like the universe is playing a game of tag with you! I had a similar experience today—I kept running into the same friendly face at different spots around town, creating a sense of serendipitous harmony that made me smile.

As you tackle today's "Connections" puzzle, keep an eye out for those subtle patterns and coincidences that might lead you to the right answers. The color tiers are your compass in this sea of words, guiding you towards the hidden links waiting to be discovered. So, scan for loose synonyms, watch out for cross-category decoys, and let your intuition be your guide through this linguistic labyrinth.

With the clear skies outside mirroring the clarity you'll need to crack this puzzle, why not jump in and give it a go? Unravel those connections, piece together the clues, and revel in the satisfaction of cracking the code. Need hints? Just give a shout, and let's embark on this wordy adventure 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