Issue #933 Tue 30 Dec
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — December 30, 2025
Today's grid offers a steady progression, moving from straightforward associations to a few intersections that require a second look. Expect a patient pace as you untangle the four distinct sets.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A dart board in a quiet basement, the focus required to hit the center, and the quiet satisfaction of a clear resolution.
Abstract concepts
Synonyms
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters A, G, O, P.
INTENTION
One is AIM.
AIM · GOAL · OBJECT · POINT
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
Checking a kitchen counter for the right weight, or reading a map by the light of a small lamp.
Physical tools
Commonly used instruments
Members are 5–7 letters; first letters C, R, S.
MEASURING DEVICES
One is CLOCK.
CLOCK · COMPASS · RULER · SCALE
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
The view from a window seat as the ground pulls away, or the bump of wheels meeting the runway.
Aviation phases
Sequential steps
Members are 4–9 letters; first letters C, T.
PARTS OF A FLIGHT
One is CLIMB.
CLIMB · TAKEOFF · TAXI · TOUCHDOWN
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
A rusty frame leaning against the garage, or the jingle of gear as you pull out of the driveway.
Cycling equipment
Functional additions
Members are 4–9 letters; first letters B, R.
BIKE ACCESSORIES
One is BASKET.
BASKET · BELL · RACK · REFLECTOR
Spoiler zone
Complete Connections answer
Open only the solution you want to see. Each answer stays hidden until you choose to reveal it.
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Reveal the yellow group
INTENTIONAIM · GOAL · OBJECT · POINT
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Reveal the green group
MEASURING DEVICESCLOCK · COMPASS · RULER · SCALE
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Reveal the blue group
PARTS OF A FLIGHTCLIMB · TAKEOFF · TAXI · TOUCHDOWN
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Reveal the violet group
BIKE ACCESSORIESBASKET · BELL · RACK · REFLECTOR
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on December 30, 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 30, 2025, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on December 30, 2025?
NYT Connections on December 30, 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 30, 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 #933?
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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