NYT Connections Hints for December 10, 2025 (#965)
Game
WHY
YES
DEAR
SWEET
YEAR
COPY
SUCKER
DUMMY
FAKE
GRACIOUS
YELLOW
CANDY
MERCY
LOLLY
DUPE
HEAVENS
Categories
Hints by Category
"MY GOODNESS!"
Back to CategoriesExclamations of surprise or mild shock
DEAR
As in 'Oh dear!' - an expression of surprise, concern, or sympathy.
GRACIOUS
As in 'Good gracious!' - an exclamation of surprise or mild shock.
HEAVENS
As in 'Good heavens!' or 'Heavens!' - an expression of surprise or astonishment.
MERCY
As in 'Mercy!' or 'Have mercy!' - an exclamation of surprise or appeal for compassion.
IMITATION
Back to CategoriesThings that are not genuine or authentic
COPY
A reproduction or duplicate of something original.
DUMMY
A model or imitation used for display or practice purposes.
DUPE
A person who is easily deceived or tricked; also can mean a copy or imitation.
FAKE
Something that is not genuine; counterfeit or forged.
CONFECTION
Back to CategoriesSweet treats or candies
CANDY
Sweet food made with sugar or chocolate, often in small pieces.
LOLLY
Short for lollipop - a candy on a stick.
SUCKER
A type of hard candy on a stick; also called a lollipop.
SWEET
A general term for candy or sugary treats; also used as an endearment.
WHAT "Y" MIGHT MEAN
Back to CategoriesWords that begin with the letter Y or represent its sound
WHY
The question word for asking about reason or purpose.
YEAR
A period of 365 days (or 366 in leap years).
YELLOW
The color between green and orange in the spectrum.
YES
An affirmative response or agreement.