NYT Connections Hints for December 27, 2025 (#948)
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CREDIT
VILLAGER
CALLING
FIRST
BUSINESS
NAME
REPORT
NAMESAKE
DECIDER
PREMIUM
CRAFT
ECONOMY
LINE
CITE
TRADE
REFERENCE
Hints by Category
AIRLINE CLASSES
Back to CategoriesTypes of seating/service classes on airlines
BUSINESS
A premium class offering more space and amenities than economy, typically for business travelers.
ECONOMY
The standard, most affordable class with basic seating and services.
FIRST
The highest class, offering the most luxury, space, and personalized service.
PREMIUM
An enhanced class between economy and business, often with extra legroom and amenities.
ATTRIBUTE
Back to CategoriesWays to acknowledge or reference something/someone
CITE
To quote or refer to a source, especially in academic or formal writing.
CREDIT
To acknowledge someone's contribution or role; also means trust in financial terms.
NAME
To identify or mention someone specifically by their name.
REFERENCE
To mention or allude to something; also a source of information.
VOCATION
Back to CategoriesTerms for a profession, occupation, or career
CALLING
A strong inner impulse toward a particular career, often viewed as a life purpose.
CRAFT
A skilled trade or art requiring manual dexterity and expertise.
LINE
A particular type of business or occupation (e.g., 'line of work').
TRADE
A skilled job, typically one requiring manual skills and training.
ENDING WITH ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Back to CategoriesWords that can be combined with names of alcoholic drinks to form common phrases
DECIDER
As in 'tie-decider' (not directly alcoholic, but could pair with drink names in creative contexts like 'gin decider').
NAMESAKE
As in 'brand namesake' (e.g., named after a drink like 'Margarita' for a person).
REPORT
As in 'weather report' (can pair with drinks like 'rum report' in themed contexts).
VILLAGER
As in 'local villager' (can combine with drink names like 'whisky villager' in playful usage).