Connections hints for today
No. 1246 · Sun, Nov 8
Checked against the game at 23:32 UTC. Hints first, answer only when you ask.
Today's Connections hints and answer
Today's Connections Groups
How to play Connections
NYT Connections presents you with 16 words arranged in a 4×4 grid. Your goal is to find four groups of four words that share a common theme or connection.
Select four words you think belong together and submit your guess. If correct, the group is revealed with its category name and color. If wrong, you lose one of your four allowed mistakes.
Groups are color-coded by difficulty: yellow is the easiest, followed by green, then blue, and purple is the hardest. Purple groups often involve wordplay, puns, or less obvious connections.
The puzzle resets daily at midnight Eastern Time. Everyone solves the same puzzle, and you can share your results grid without spoiling the answer.
Play at nytimes.com/games/connections. A new puzzle every day at 00:00 ET.
Tips
- Scan all 16 words first before guessing. Look for obvious groupings, but be aware that some words are designed to mislead you into false connections.
- Start with the group you are most confident about. Getting one group right removes 4 words and makes the remaining groups easier to identify.
- Watch for words that could fit multiple categories. These red herrings are placed intentionally. The purple group often has the trickiest connections.
- Think beyond surface-level meanings. Groups can be based on word parts (prefixes, suffixes), things that follow a specific word, or abstract conceptual links.
Questions
What are today's NYT Connections groups?
Today's NYT Connections groups and categories are revealed in our progressive hints above. Use our hints to discover the theme of each group before revealing the full answer.
How many groups are in NYT Connections?
Every NYT Connections puzzle has exactly 4 groups of 4 words each, for a total of 16 words. Each group shares a hidden theme or connection.
What do the colors mean in Connections?
The four colors represent difficulty. Yellow is easiest, green is straightforward, blue is moderate, and purple is the hardest. Purple groups often involve wordplay, puns, or abstract connections.
When does NYT Connections reset?
NYT Connections resets daily at midnight Eastern Time (ET). A new puzzle is available every day.
How many mistakes can I make in Connections?
You are allowed 4 mistakes before the game ends. Each incorrect group guess costs one mistake. If you use all 4, the remaining groups are revealed automatically.