The latest New York Times Connections puzzle, released on December 27, 2025, features a unique challenge that includes a category where players must find words hidden within other words. The puzzle has hints available, categorized by difficulty, with the easiest hint relating to flying.
Participants can enhance their gameplay by utilizing a Connections Bot, which provides a score and analyzes player responses post-game. Registered users can track their performance metrics, including win rates and streaks, through the Times Games section.
Today's answers include four distinct themes: the yellow category features airline classes such as business, economy, first, and premium; the green group focuses on attributes like cite, credit, name, and reference; the blue category pertains to vocations including calling, craft, line, and trade; lastly, the purple group concludes with alcoholic beverages, featuring terms such as decider (cider) and namesake (sake).