NYT Connections Hints for December 4, 2025 (#958)
Game
DRAW CLOSE
PUZZLE
ROSTRUM
NUZZLE
GUZZLE
IKEA FURNITURE
MUZZLE
LEGO SET
HOLD TIGHT
KNOCK BACK
MODEL
SPOON
SWILL
BEAK
POUND DOWN
PROBOSCIS
Categories
Hints by Category
CUDDLE
Back to CategoriesAffectionate physical closeness or embracing
DRAW CLOSE
To move near someone affectionately or intimately.
HOLD TIGHT
To embrace or hug someone firmly and affectionately.
NUZZLE
To rub or push gently with the nose or face, often as a sign of affection.
SPOON
To lie close together in a curved position, like two spoons fitting together.
IMBIBE
Back to CategoriesDrinking, especially alcohol, often in large quantities
GUZZLE
To drink greedily or in large amounts.
KNOCK BACK
To drink quickly or in one go (informal).
POUND DOWN
To drink rapidly or heavily (slang).
SWILL
To drink greedily or in large gulps, often referring to alcohol.
THINGS YOU ASSEMBLE
Back to CategoriesItems that require putting together from parts or pieces
IKEA FURNITURE
Flat-pack furniture from the Swedish retailer that requires assembly.
LEGO SET
Building toy consisting of interlocking plastic bricks and components.
MODEL
A scaled representation (like model airplanes or cars) that requires assembly.
PUZZLE
A game or toy that requires fitting pieces together to form a complete picture.
SNOUTS
Back to CategoriesAnimal nose or facial projection structures
BEAK
The hard, projecting mouthpart of a bird.
MUZZLE
The projecting part of an animal's face including the nose and mouth.
PROBOSCIS
A long, flexible snout or trunk, especially of an elephant or insect.
ROSTRUM
A beak-like projection, especially in insects or crustaceans.