Cracking the NYT Connections Puzzle: December 27 Edition

The NYT Connections puzzle for December 27 might be a breeze if you enjoy a good drink. This popular word game has taken the internet by storm. It's all about finding hidden links between words. Like Wordle, it refreshes every midnight, and each new set of words can be a bit tougher. Need some hints and tips? You're in the right place. Connections is a daily word game that's become a social media sensation. It challenges players to group four words that share a common thread. Each puzzle has 16 words, split into four categories. These categories can range from book titles to software names. Only one grouping is correct, so choose wisely. Players get four mistakes before the game ends. They can also shuffle the board to spot connections more easily. Each group is color-coded by difficulty, from yellow (easiest) to purple (hardest). Like Wordle, you can share your results on social media.Ready for a hint? Here are some clues about the categories: - Yellow: Plane tiers - Green: To ascribe - Blue: Life's work - Purple: Boozy drinks Need a bit more help? Here are today's categories: - Yellow: Airline classes - Green: Attribute - Blue: Vocation - Purple: Ending with alcoholic beverages Want the answers? Here they are: - Airline classes: BUSINESS, ECONOMY, FIRST, PREMIUM - Attribute: CITE, CREDIT, NAME, REFERENCE - Vocation: CALLING, CRAFT, LINE, TRADE - Ending with alcoholic beverages: DECIDER, NAMESAKE, REPORT, VILLAGER Don't worry if you didn't get it this time. There's always a new puzzle tomorrow. And if you're into other puzzles, check out NYT Strands or Mashable's games hub for more fun.