NYT Connections puzzle #916 was published Saturday, December 13, 2025. Start with one-word nudges, move to category clues if you need them, or scroll to the complete solution when you’re ready for spoilers.
One-word hints for Connections #916
Each word below appears in one of the puzzle’s four groups. These hints reveal less than the category names or full solution.
- GAUCHO
- DEPOT
- GOODEN
- ARE
Category clues
- Yellow: Styles of wide-legged pants
- Green: Words with a silent “T”
- Blue: New York Mets legends
- Purple: Greek mythological figures with one letter removed
Full Connections #916 answers
Spoilers below: the four groups account for all 16 tiles.
| Color | Category | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | Wide-legged pant styles | GAUCHO, PALAZZO, CULOTTE, HAREM |
| Green | Words with a silent “T” | POIROT, APOSTLE, DEPOT, MORTGAGE |
| Blue | New York Mets legends | PIAZZA, STRAWBERRY, GOODEN, SEAVER |
| Purple | Greek mythological figures with one letter removed | HERCULE, AJA, ARE, HER |
Why the purple group fits
Each entry is a Greek mythological name with one letter omitted: HERCULE from Hercules (minus S), AJA from Ajax (minus X), ARE from Ares (minus S), and HER from Hera (minus A).
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