Warning: Spoilers ahead! If you’re looking for hints or answers for today’s NYT ‘Connections’ puzzle (#919 on Tuesday, December 16, 2025), you’ve come to the right place.
Struggling with the connections or words in today’s puzzle? You’re not alone. Here are some hints to steer you in the right direction. And don’t worry, the answers are just a scroll away.
1. Get your groove on with these dance clues.
2. Think about your family tree for this category.
3. Dive into the world of Hitchcock movies.
4. Can you name songs that start with percussion instruments?
Ready for the answers? Scroll down to discover how you did with today’s Connections game.
Breaking it down:
1. DANCES: BOLERO, FOXTROT, MAMBO, QUICKSTEP
2. DESCENDANTS: BROOD, FAMILY, OFFSPRING, POSTERITY
3. HITCHCOCK MOVIES: LIFEBOAT, ROPE, SPELLBOUND, SUSPICION
4. STARTING WITH PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS: BELLHOP, CHIMERA, DRUMROLL, RATTLESNAKE
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