At a Glance
- NYT Connections puzzle for Dec. 25, 2025 solved with hints and answers.
- Four groups: Yellow (shower with compliments), Green (draw up from scratch), Blue (some fruits have them), Purple (sing out).
- Purple group answers reference solfege: Laredo, mire, retire, Solti.
- Why it matters: It shows how the puzzle’s themes guide players to find creative solutions and how the Connections Bot helps track performance.
The New York Times’ daily puzzle, NYT Connections, returned on Dec. 25, 2025 with a fresh set of clues and answers. In this article, Ryan J. Thompson from News Of Fort Worth breaks down each group, shares the themes, and explains how the puzzle’s purple category ties to solfege. The piece also highlights the Connections Bot that scores and analyzes players’ solutions.
Puzzle Overview
The puzzle’s theme was revealed through four color-coded groups. Yellow hints invited players to “shower with compliments,” while Green prompted “draw up from scratch,” Blue focused on “some fruits have them,” and Purple asked players to “sing out.”
Group Themes and Answers
Each group’s answers fit a specific theme. Yellow words described ornate praise, Green words related to creation, Blue words involved items with stems, and Purple words were linked to solfege syllables.
| Color | Hint | Theme | Answers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow | Shower with compliments | Ornate, as praise | excessive, flowery, melodramatic, purple |
| Green | Draw up from scratch | Create | coin, fashion, hatch, make up |
| Blue | Some fruits have them | Things with stems | cherry, flower, musical note, wine glass |
| Purple | Sing out | Solfege (do-re-mi) | Laredo, mire, retire, Solti |
The Times also offers a Connections Bot, similar to the one for Wordle, that assigns a numeric score and analyzes answers. Registered players can track progress, win rate, and perfect scores.
Key Takeaways
- NYT Connections puzzle Dec. 25, 2025 features four distinct color groups.
- Each group’s answers align with a clear theme: praise, creation, stems, and solfege.
- The Connections Bot provides scoring and performance analytics for players.
By Ryan J. Thompson at News Of Fort Worth
