NYT Connections Answers Today (December 19): Struggling With Puzzle #921? Check Hints & Full Solution

The New York Times’ popular logic game, Connections, returned with Puzzle #921 this Friday, December 19 — and it proved to be a tricky one. With research terms, food-related choices, U.S. departments, and confusing sound-alike words all mixed together, many players found themselves second-guessing every group. If today’s grid slowed you down, here’s a clear and simplified breakdown of how to solve it.

What Is NYT Connections & How Does It Work?

Connections presents 16 words, and your task is to sort them into four hidden groups of four. Each group is tied together by a common idea. But the catch? Many words seem like they could fit into multiple categories — a deliberate twist that makes the game deceptively challenging.

You only get four incorrect attempts. After the fourth mistake, the game ends and reveals the answers.

Each category has a difficulty level indicated by colour:

Yellow: Easiest

Green: Easy

Blue: Medium

Purple: Hardest

Short, smart, and addictive — that’s why this NYT game has a loyal fan base.

NYT Connections Hints for December 19 (Puzzle #921)

Category Hints

Yellow: Something you’d need for research

Green: Connected to food

Blue: Think “U.S. departments”

Purple: Sounds like… (homophones)

Additional Clues

Every category except blue contains a word starting with D.

"Birth" and "Delivery" do not belong in the same group.

One confirmed word from each category:

Yellow: Details

Green: Leftovers

Blue: Commerce

Purple: Peer

NYT Connections Answers for December 19

Yellow Group – Findings

Data, Details, Information, Intelligence

Green Group – Dinner Options

Cook, Delivery, Go Out, Leftovers

Blue Group – U.S. Cabinet Departments

Commerce, Education, Energy, Labor

Purple Group – Homophones of Places to Park a Ship

Birth (Berth), Doc (Dock), Peer (Pier), Worf (Wharf)

This puzzle required careful listening and attention to detail. While the food-themed group was relatively easy, the purple homophones were the real challenge. Overall, Puzzle #921 offered a clever Friday mix for fans who love a mental workout.