Today’s NYT Connections Hints, Answers for Dec. 8 #911

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New York Times today Connections puzzle It's kind of hard. This purple category is again a tongue twister, so you may have to think about it. If you need help sorting them into groups, you've come to the right place. Keep reading for clues and today's Connections answers.

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Tips for Today's Connections Groups

Here are four clues for the groupings in today's Connections puzzle, ranked from the simplest yellow grouping to the challenging (and sometimes bizarre) purple grouping.

Yellow group hint: Just do it!

Green group hint: Like Hollywood Boulevard.

Blue group hint: Big D.

Purple group hint: Capitals with a twist.

Responses to Today's Connections Groups

Yellow group: Urge, with “on”.

Green group: Famous streets of Los Angeles.

Blue group: Member of a professional sports team in Dallas.

Purple group: European capitals minus the penultimate letter.

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What are Connections' answers today?

NYT Connections puzzle completed for December 8, 2025

Completed NYT Connections puzzle for December 8, 2025.

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Yellow words in today's connections

The theme is cheerful, with “on”. The four answers are egg, push, spur and encourage.

Green words in today's connections

The theme is the famous streets of Los Angeles. The four answers are Mulholland, Rodeo, Sunset, and Vine.

Blue words in today's connections

Tema is a member of a professional sports team in Dallas. The four answers are Cowboy, Maverick, Star and Wing.

Purple words in today's connections

Topic: European capitals without the penultimate letter. Four answers: mink (Minsk), parsi (Paris), roe deer (Rome) and sofa (Sofia).


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