Connections Hints: Dec 31, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Dec 31, 2025 (2025-12-31). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #934
Connections #934 · 2025-12-31
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Group 1
Reveal category
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Reveal one tile
BALL DROP
Reveal all four tiles
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
- BALL DROP
- CHAMPAGNE FLUTE
- FIREWORKS
- NOISEMAKER
Group 2
Reveal category
PLACES WHERE THINGS DISAPPEAR
Reveal one tile
BERMUDA TRIANGLE
Reveal all four tiles
PLACES WHERE THINGS DISAPPEAR
- BERMUDA TRIANGLE
- BLACK HOLE
- COUCH CUSHIONS
- DRYER
Group 3
Reveal category
ASSOCIATED WITH PHILADELPHIA
Reveal one tile
BROTHERLY LOVE
Reveal all four tiles
ASSOCIATED WITH PHILADELPHIA
- BROTHERLY LOVE
- CHEESESTEAK
- LIBERTY BELL
- ROCKY
Group 4
Reveal category
STARTING WITH BODIES OF WATER
Reveal one tile
BAY LEAF
Reveal all four tiles
STARTING WITH BODIES OF WATER
- BAY LEAF
- CHANNEL SURF
- SEA BASS
- SOUND BARRIER
Reveal full answer
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
- BALL DROP
- CHAMPAGNE FLUTE
- FIREWORKS
- NOISEMAKER
PLACES WHERE THINGS DISAPPEAR
- BERMUDA TRIANGLE
- BLACK HOLE
- COUCH CUSHIONS
- DRYER
ASSOCIATED WITH PHILADELPHIA
- BROTHERLY LOVE
- CHEESESTEAK
- LIBERTY BELL
- ROCKY
STARTING WITH BODIES OF WATER
- BAY LEAF
- CHANNEL SURF
- SEA BASS
- SOUND BARRIER
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