Those who are working on Sunday’s NYT Connections Puzzle #909 can get the most recent hints, category clues, and complete answers here. No matter if you are having a hard time with the hardest group or you just require a little push, this guide provides you with a thorough breakdown of everything you need to conquer the challenge of today.
NYT Connections Overview
Connections, one of The New York Times’ fastest-growing word games, requires players to sort 16 words into four themed groups. While the premise is simple, similar-sounding clues and overlapping meanings often make the puzzle deceptively challenging. Each puzzle includes four difficulty tiers: Yellow (easy), Green (moderate), Blue (tricky), and Purple (hardest).
Hints for NYT Connections Puzzle #909 – December 7, 2025
Category Hints:
Yellow: Words associated with moving extremely fast
Green: Organ meats
Blue: Carpentry and joinery terminology
Purple: Phrases beginning with “El _”
Extra Clues:
One category contains verbs, another features foods, and one focuses on woodworking terms.
All sets except Green include at least one four-letter word.
Light Word Reveals:
Yellow: Tear
Green: Heart
Blue: Mortise
Purple: Dorado
Today’s 16 Words
DOVETAIL • BARREL • BOLT • CAPITAN • DADO • DORADO • GIZZARD • GRECO • HEART • HURTLE • MITRE • MORTISE • PASO • TEAR • TONGUE • TRIPE
NYT Connections Groups for December 7, 2025
Yellow – Move at Breakneck Speed
Barrel, Bolt, Hurtle, Tear
Green – Organ Meats
Gizzard, Heart, Tongue, Tripe
Blue – Woodworking Joint Terms
Dado, Dovetail, Mitre, Mortise
Purple – “El _” Phrases
Capitan, Dorado, Greco, Paso
Today’s puzzle proved especially challenging due to the woodworking terminology, which may be unfamiliar to many players. Meanwhile, the Purple group stood out as easier, thanks to recognizable entries like El Dorado. A fresh NYT Connections puzzle goes live every midnight—check back tomorrow for new hints and solutions.
