Issue #932 Mon 29 Dec
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — December 29, 2025
Today's grid asks for a discerning eye, balancing two straightforward groupings against a pair of clusters that lean heavily into linguistic quirks. Expect a measured pace as you untangle the overlap.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
Watching the flags shift on the practice green as the wind picks up.
Abstract concepts
Synonyms
Members are 4–9 letters; first letters C, D, T.
TENDENCY
One is COURSE.
COURSE · DIRECTION · TIDE · TREND
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
A slide under the microscope where the stained edges finally come into focus.
Life sciences
Related terminology
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters C, G, P, T.
BIOLOGICAL STRUCTURES
One is CELL.
CELL · GENE · PROTEIN · TISSUE
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
The final stretch of a stadium track where the crowd noise reaches a fever pitch.
International sports
Categorical items
Members are 8–10 letters; first letters A, E, S, T.
SUMMER OLYMPIC EVENTS
One is ATHLETICS.
ATHLETICS · EQUESTRIAN · SWIMMING · TRIATHLON
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
Reading the nameplate on a sedan and realizing it sounds exactly like something else.
Linguistic play
Homophones
Members are 4–8 letters; first letters I, M, O.
CAR BRAND HOMOPHONES
One is INFINITY.
INFINITY · MINNIE · OPAL · OUTIE
Spoiler zone
Complete Connections answer
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TENDENCYCOURSE · DIRECTION · TIDE · TREND
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Reveal the green group
BIOLOGICAL STRUCTURESCELL · GENE · PROTEIN · TISSUE
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SUMMER OLYMPIC EVENTSATHLETICS · EQUESTRIAN · SWIMMING · TRIATHLON
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CAR BRAND HOMOPHONESINFINITY · MINNIE · OPAL · OUTIE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on December 29, 2025. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Connections answer for December 29, 2025, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on December 29, 2025?
NYT Connections on December 29, 2025 rates 3 out of 4 on our difficulty scale — a tougher-than-average puzzle. As always you sort sixteen words into four colour-coded groups, and our hints tease what links each group without ever naming the words.
What's a spoiler-free hint for NYT Connections on December 29, 2025?
The hint ladder above starts with a one-line vibe for each of the four groups, then adds the connecting idea, then the wording of each category. You climb only as far as you need, and no grouped words are shown until the final reveal.
How many groups are in NYT Connections #932?
Four groups of four, ordered from the gentlest to the trickiest. For the categories and the sixteen words themselves, open the answer section on this page — the hints here keep them hidden.
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