Connections Hints: Dec 5, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Dec 5, 2025 (2025-12-05). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #908
Connections #908 · 2025-12-05
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Each group has separate category and tile reveals. Open only the amount of help you want; the last reveal shows all available groups.
Group 1
Reveal category
TRICKY
Reveal one tile
COMPLEX
Reveal all four tiles
TRICKY
- COMPLEX
- DELICATE
- STICKY
- TOUGH
Group 2
Reveal category
STATE OF AFFAIRS
Reveal one tile
DEAL
Reveal all four tiles
STATE OF AFFAIRS
- DEAL
- SITUATION
- STATUS
- STORY
Group 3
Reveal category
CLASSIC BOARD GAMES
Reveal one tile
MASTERMIND
Reveal all four tiles
CLASSIC BOARD GAMES
- MASTERMIND
- MOUSE TRAP
- OPERATION
- SORRY
Group 4
Reveal category
___ TALK
Reveal one tile
BABY
Reveal all four tiles
___ TALK
- BABY
- PILLOW
- SMALL
- SWEET
Reveal full answer
TRICKY
- COMPLEX
- DELICATE
- STICKY
- TOUGH
STATE OF AFFAIRS
- DEAL
- SITUATION
- STATUS
- STORY
CLASSIC BOARD GAMES
- MASTERMIND
- MOUSE TRAP
- OPERATION
- SORRY
___ TALK
- BABY
- PILLOW
- SMALL
- SWEET
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