Purple group — COMPRISED OF SOLFEGE (DO-RE-MI)
Why is “SOLTI” in the Purple group?
referring to Georg Solti, a conductor who used solfege
Connections Hints for December 25, 2025 #927
Pro tip: Tap each section to reveal answers one at a time. If you just need a gentle hint, get the connection hint for December 25, 2025 #927
Want to see NYT Connections hints? Below you'll find complete solutions and explanations. Want to try solving it yourself first? Visit the NYT Connections game 2025-12-25. Looking for today's NYT Connections hint? Head to our home page or play today's connection game here.
Navigation tip: Use the arrows below to browse through past puzzles. Each puzzle is organized from easiest (yellow) to hardest (purple) categories.
Yellow Category — December 25, 2025
Green Category — December 25, 2025
Blue Category — December 25, 2025
Purple Category — December 25, 2025
Tricky Words in Today's Connections
▼Definitions for the most unusual words in today's puzzle
Tricky Words in Today's Connections
▼Purple group — COMPRISED OF SOLFEGE (DO-RE-MI)
Why is “LAREDO” in the Purple group?
a city name containing the solfege syllable 'LA'
Word definitions
Tricky words in today's Connections (December 25, 2025)
Several words in today's puzzle have multiple meanings or obscure definitions that can throw you off. Here's what each one means in the context of this Connections grid.
- PURPLE
- Definition: describing overly elaborate language
- Why it's tricky: also a color
- FLOWER
- Definition: a type of plant
- Why it's tricky: also a synonym for 'flourish'
- STEM
- Definition: the main stalk of a plant
- Why it's tricky: also a term in science and engineering
- NOTE
- Definition: a musical symbol
- Why it's tricky: also a written message
Connections #927 explained
Why these words connect (December 25, 2025)
Understanding the logic behind each group helps you spot similar patterns in future puzzles. Here's the reasoning for every category in today's Connections.
Yellow group: ORNATE, AS PROSE
These words all describe language that is overly elaborate or showy, often using complex vocabulary and sentence structures.
Green group: CREATE
These words all relate to the act of creating or making something, whether it's an object, an idea, or a work of art.
Blue group: THINGS WITH STEMS
These words all describe objects that have a stem or stalk, whether it's a plant, a glass, or a musical note.
Purple group: COMPRISED OF SOLFEGE (DO-RE-MI)
These words all contain the solfege syllables 'DO', 'RE', 'MI', 'FA', 'SOL', 'LA', or 'TI', which are used in music to represent different pitches.
Red herrings and trap words explained
These words were designed to mislead you. Understanding why they don't belong where you first think sharpens your game for tomorrow.
“FLOWER”
Seems like it belongs to: ORNATE, AS PROSE
Actually belongs to: THINGS WITH STEMS
while flowers can be ornate, the word belongs to the 'THINGS WITH STEMS' category due to its literal meaning
“PURPLE”
Seems like it belongs to: THINGS WITH STEMS
Actually belongs to: ORNATE, AS PROSE
although purple is a color associated with flowers, in this context it describes overly elaborate language
Today's Tricky Traps — Red Herrings Explained
These words look like they belong in one group but actually fit somewhere else entirely.
Why “FLOWER” didn't go with ORNATE, AS PROSE
Seems like: ORNATE, AS PROSE → Actually: THINGS WITH STEMS
while flowers can be ornate, the word belongs to the 'THINGS WITH STEMS' category due to its literal meaning
Why “PURPLE” didn't go with THINGS WITH STEMS
Seems like: THINGS WITH STEMS → Actually: ORNATE, AS PROSE
although purple is a color associated with flowers, in this context it describes overly elaborate language