Spoilers: Connections puzzle #905, dated December 2, 2025, groups its 16 words under APPROXIMATE, MILD OATHS, MLB PLAYER and FAMILY MEMBER NICKNAME PLUS A LETTER. The complete answers are below.
Connections #905 answers for December 2, 2025
| Category | Words |
|---|---|
| APPROXIMATE | BALLPARK, BROAD, GENERAL, ROUGH |
| MILD OATHS | FRICK, FUDGE, SHOOT, SUGAR |
| MLB PLAYER | ANGEL, MET, RAY, ROYAL |
| FAMILY MEMBER NICKNAME PLUS A LETTER | BROW, DADA, MOMA, SISI |
Why the words fit
APPROXIMATE
BALLPARK, BROAD, GENERAL and ROUGH can each describe an estimate that is not exact: a ballpark figure, for example, is an approximate one.
MILD OATHS
FRICK, FUDGE, SHOOT and SUGAR are softened exclamations—mild alternatives to stronger language.
MLB PLAYER
ANGEL, MET, RAY and ROYAL are names associated with Major League Baseball teams.
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FAMILY MEMBER NICKNAME PLUS A LETTER
BROW, DADA, MOMA and SISI form the puzzle’s wordplay category: each combines a family-related form with an added letter.
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The game presents 16 words and asks players to sort them into four thematic groups of four. This answer guide’s category explanations unpack the reported groupings; the cited answer and game guides do not provide an official New York Times explanation of the wordplay. Connections is available through the NYT Games site.
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