Connections Hints: Dec 16, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Dec 16, 2025 (2025-12-16). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #919
Connections #919 · 2025-12-16
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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
DANCES
Reveal one tile
BOLERO
Reveal all four tiles
DANCES
- BOLERO
- FOXTROT
- MAMBO
- QUICKSTEP
Group 2
Reveal category
DESCENDANTS
Reveal one tile
BROOD
Reveal all four tiles
DESCENDANTS
- BROOD
- FAMILY
- OFFSPRING
- POSTERITY
Group 3
Reveal category
HITCHCOCK MOVIES
Reveal one tile
LIFEBOAT
Reveal all four tiles
HITCHCOCK MOVIES
- LIFEBOAT
- ROPE
- SPELLBOUND
- SUSPICION
Group 4
Reveal category
STARTING WITH PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS
Reveal one tile
BELLHOP
Reveal all four tiles
STARTING WITH PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS
- BELLHOP
- CHIMERA
- DRUMROLL
- RATTLESNAKE
Reveal full answer
DANCES
- BOLERO
- FOXTROT
- MAMBO
- QUICKSTEP
DESCENDANTS
- BROOD
- FAMILY
- OFFSPRING
- POSTERITY
HITCHCOCK MOVIES
- LIFEBOAT
- ROPE
- SPELLBOUND
- SUSPICION
STARTING WITH PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS
- BELLHOP
- CHIMERA
- DRUMROLL
- RATTLESNAKE
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