Cracking the NYT Connections Puzzle: December 25th Edition

The NYT Connections puzzle is a fun challenge that's all about spotting patterns. It's like a word game that gets tougher each day. If you're into music, this one might be easier for you. The game is about grouping words that share a common thread. It's similar to Wordle, but with a twist. You get new words every day, and you have to figure out how they connect. The game is super popular and can be played on your phone or computer. You have to group 16 words into four categories. Each category has a different color, from yellow (easiest) to purple (hardest). If you guess right, the words disappear. But if you guess wrong, you lose points. You can shuffle the words around to make it easier. Here are some hints for today's puzzle:- Yellow: Think of words that are fancy or over-the-top. - Green: Words that mean to create or make something. - Blue: Things that have stems. - Purple: Musical notes, like Do-Re-Mi. If you need more help, here are the categories: - Yellow: Ornate words. - Green: Words that mean to create. - Blue: Things with stems. - Purple: Words that are musical notes. Ready for the answers? Here they are: - Ornate words: EXCESSIVE, FLOWERY, MELODRAMATIC, PURPLE. - Words that mean to create: COIN, FASHION, HATCH, MAKE UP. - Things with stems: CHERRY, FLOWER, MUSICAL NOTE, WINE GLASS. - Musical notes: LAREDO, MIRE, RETIRE, SOLTI. Don't worry if you didn't get it right. There's always tomorrow's puzzle. And if you're into other puzzles, check out NYT Strands or other games on Mashable.