If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Wednesday, December 17, 2025, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories.

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Dec. 18, No. 655.

If you've been having trouble with any of the connections or words in Tuesday's puzzle, you're not alone, and these hints should definitely help you out.