Connections Hints: Dec 26, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Dec 26, 2025 (2025-12-26). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #929
Connections #929 · 2025-12-26
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Group 1
Reveal category
CALIFORNIA-BASED CHARACTER TROPES
Reveal one tile
MOVIE EXEC
Reveal all four tiles
CALIFORNIA-BASED CHARACTER TROPES
- MOVIE EXEC
- SURFER
- TECH BRO
- VALLEY GIRL
Group 2
Reveal category
COMEDY SUBGENRES
Reveal one tile
BUDDY
Reveal all four tiles
COMEDY SUBGENRES
- BUDDY
- CRINGE
- SCREWBALL
- STONER
Group 3
Reveal category
'70S ROCK BANDS
Reveal one tile
AMERICA
Reveal all four tiles
'70S ROCK BANDS
- AMERICA
- CHICAGO
- FOREIGNER
- JOURNEY
Group 4
Reveal category
BLACK ___
Reveal one tile
FOREST
Reveal all four tiles
BLACK ___
- FOREST
- FRIDAY
- PANTHER
- WIDOW
Reveal full answer
CALIFORNIA-BASED CHARACTER TROPES
- MOVIE EXEC
- SURFER
- TECH BRO
- VALLEY GIRL
COMEDY SUBGENRES
- BUDDY
- CRINGE
- SCREWBALL
- STONER
'70S ROCK BANDS
- AMERICA
- CHICAGO
- FOREIGNER
- JOURNEY
BLACK ___
- FOREST
- FRIDAY
- PANTHER
- WIDOW
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