NYT Connections Hints and Answers for December 26, 2025, #930

Happy Friday, fellow solvers! As the week wraps up, I hope you're cozied up somewhere warm, solving today's Connections puzzle with a hot drink in hand. Speaking of cozy spots, have you ever lost something only to find it in the most unexpected place? I once misplaced my keys in the fridge, convinced they were playing hide-and-seek. It's amazing how objects have a mind of their own sometimes, isn't it?

Today's puzzle is like a snow globe of interconnected clues waiting to be unraveled. Keep an eye out for those sneaky green-tier connections that might blend in with the blue ones. Remember, scanning for synonyms and antonyms can be your trusty compass through the wordy wilderness. And watch out for those colorful distractions that might lead you down a merry path to nowhere.

So, grab your thinking cap and embark on this linguistic adventure with us. If you find yourself stuck in a blizzard of words, don't hesitate to reach out for hints or share your own clever clues. Let's dive in and connect the dots 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