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Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minuteDriver Scan →Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errorsFree Scan →These are the hints and answers for NYT Connections puzzle #918, dated Monday, December 15, 2025. Connections asks players to sort 16 words into four groups of four. Spoilers follow in stages, from broad clues to the complete solution. The puzzle refreshes at midnight in each time zone, so “today” can mean a different date depending on where you play.
Hints for Connections #918
Try each clue before moving to the next. The first points to a broad theme; the last offers a word from the group.
- A sporting event, or a route toward winning a tournament.
- Words meaning really big, massive or enormous.
- Slang for a questionable spot or an unsavory establishment.
- Think of possible meanings or associations of the letter C.
The 16 words
SEE, MONSTER, QUARTER, ONE HUNDRED, SEMI, CELSIUS, BUMPER, DUMP, JOINT, GIANT, FINAL, HOLE, TITANIC, QUALIFIER, DIVE, COLD.
Connections categories and answers
Spoilers: the four groups are below.
| Color | Category | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | Tournament rounds | FINAL, QUALIFIER, QUARTER, SEMI |
| Green | Enormous | BUMPER, GIANT, MONSTER, TITANIC |
| Blue | Disreputable establishment | DIVE, DUMP, HOLE, JOINT |
| Purple | What “C” might mean | CELSIUS, COLD, ONE HUNDRED, SEE |
Why the purple group fits
Each answer connects to C in a different way: Celsius is a temperature scale; cold can describe a C-grade; one hundred is represented by the Roman numeral C; and “see” is how the letter C is pronounced.
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