Warning: spoilers ahead! If you’re not ready to uncover the answers to today’s NYT ‘Connections’ puzzle for #921 on Thursday, December 18, 2025, stop reading now. But if you’re stuck and need some hints, or if you’re just eager for the solutions, keep on reading.
Struggling with the connections in today’s puzzle? You’re not alone. These hints will guide you in the right direction. And if you’re ready, the answers are just a scroll away.
Here are the clues for today’s NYT Connections puzzle on Thursday, December 18:
1. We can hope.
2. Main character.
3. Pass the glue.
4. Relating to society.
Are you ready for the solutions? Keep scrolling past the image below (which represents your patience)!
Now, for the answers to today’s puzzle:
1. BIT OF WISHFUL THINKING: DAYDREAM, FANCY, FANTASY, ILLUSION
2. PROTAGONIST: HERO, LEAD, PRINCIPAL, STAR
3. COMPONENT OF AN ARTS AND CRAFTS PROJECT: FELT, GLITTER, PIPE CLEANER, POMPOM
4. SOCIAL ___: BUTTERFLY, MEDIA, SECURITY, WORKER
How did you do?
Remember, this puzzle is just a small part of the fun. Keep playing and challenging yourself. Enjoy the game!
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Happy puzzling!
Peace Nero is a writer and blogger who loves to explore different topics of self-development. She shares her personal experiences in order to help people discover their true purpose in life.