NYT Connections Today: Hints and Answers for December 22 (#925)

Finding today's NYT Connections a little tricky? You're not alone. We've got all the hints and the final solution for the December 22 puzzle (#925) to help you keep that winning streak alive.

Connections, the popular word game from The New York Times, challenges players to find the common thread between words. Each day, you're presented with 16 words to sort into four distinct groups of four. It sounds simple, but with clever misdirections, there's only one perfect solution.

Before we reveal the answers, here are some hints for today's categories if you want to give it one last shot:

• Yellow: A sudden gush
• Green: What comes next
• Blue: Given on birthdays or holidays
• Purple: Hues, but with the last letter missing

This is your final spoiler warning! The solution for the December 22, 2025, Connections puzzle #925 is just below.

Connections #925 Answers

• 🟨 Influx: RASH, RUSH, SURGE, WAVE
• 🟩 Subsequent: COMING, FOLLOWING, FUTURE, LATER
• 🟦 Kinds of cards: BUSINESS, GREETING, MEMBERSHIP, PLAYING
• 🟪 Colors minus last letter: BROW, CYA, PIN, WHIT

If you didn't quite crack it today, don't sweat it. A brand new puzzle arrives at midnight, and we'll be back with more hints to help guide you through it.