NYT Pips #130 Answer Today – December 26, 2025
The New York Times has released its latest daily brain teaser, Pips, a clever logic puzzle inspired by classic dominoes. If you enjoy visual reasoning and number-based challenges, this game offers a fresh and satisfying twist.
The goal is simple but engaging: place all dominoes on the board so that each colored region satisfies its specific condition — whether that means matching pips, comparing values, or reaching a required total. Each day features three difficulty levels, making it accessible to beginners and challenging for experienced puzzle solvers alike.
Below are the confirmed answers for NYT Pips #130, covering Easy, Medium, and Hard puzzles for December 26, 2025.
NYT Pips #130 Answers – December 26, 2025
Easy Puzzle Solution
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Pink region:
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(4, 3) domino — Horizontal
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(2, 4) domino — Horizontal
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Purple region:
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(6, 6) domino — Horizontal
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(5, 1) domino — Horizontal
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Teal region:
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(4, 3) domino — Horizontal
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Yellow region:
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(5, 1) domino — Horizontal
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(2, Blank) domino — Horizontal
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Blue region:
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(2, Blank) domino — Horizontal
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Medium Puzzle Solution
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Pink region:
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(3, 2) domino — Horizontal
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(2, 2) domino — Horizontal
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(2, 4) domino — Vertical
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Purple region:
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(3, 3) domino — Vertical
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(3, 2) domino — Horizontal
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Yellow region:
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(Blank, 6) domino — Vertical
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Teal region:
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(4, 5) domino — Horizontal
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(Blank, 1) domino — Vertical
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(2, 2) domino — Horizontal
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(Blank, 6) domino — Vertical
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Hard Puzzle Solution
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Pink region:
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(1, 2) domino — Horizontal
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(3, 2) domino — Horizontal
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(Blank, 6) domino — Vertical
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Teal region:
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(6, 3) domino — Horizontal
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(Blank, 6) domino — Vertical
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(6, 4) domino — Horizontal (second teal region)
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Yellow region:
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(6, 3) domino — Horizontal
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(3, 2) domino — Horizontal
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(5, 3) domino — Horizontal
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(1, 3) domino — Horizontal
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(3, 3) domino — Vertical
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(3, Blank) domino — Horizontal
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Purple region:
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(5, 5) domino — Horizontal
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(1, 2) domino — Horizontal
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(1, 3) domino — Horizontal
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(1, 4) domino — Vertical (second purple region)
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(5, 1) domino — Vertical
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(1, Blank) domino — Horizontal (third purple region)
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Blue region:
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(5, 3) domino — Horizontal
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(5, 1) domino — Vertical
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Green region:
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(3, Blank) domino — Horizontal
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(1, Blank) domino — Horizontal
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(Blank, Blank) domino — Vertical
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(6, 6) domino — Horizontal (second green region)
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How to Play NYT Pips
Pips is a visual logic puzzle where players arrange dominoes to fill a grid while satisfying region-based conditions.
The Game Board
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The board is divided into colored regions
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Each region has a condition displayed in the bottom-right corner
Region Conditions Explained
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= → Domino pips must be equal
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≠ → Domino pips must not be equal
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> → Total pips must be greater than the shown number
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< → Total pips must be less than the shown number
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Number → Pips must add up to that exact number
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Blank → No condition applied
Gameplay Basics
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Drag and drop dominoes onto the board
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Rotate dominoes as needed
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A single domino may span multiple regions
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Often, only one half of a domino applies to a region’s condition
Completion
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When all conditions are met, a congratulations screen appears
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There’s no penalty for mistakes — you can rearrange freely until solved
More NYT Puzzle Answers
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NYT Connections Answers
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NYT Strands Puzzle Answers
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NYT Spelling Bee Answers
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NYT Mini Crossword
You can also review yesterday’s puzzle here:
NYT Pips #129 Answers – December 25, 2025
Final Tip
NYT Pips rewards patience, visual reasoning, and careful attention to regional constraints. Start with simpler regions, place flexible dominoes last, and always double-check totals.
Good luck — and check back tomorrow for the next Pips puzzle and solutions! 