NYT Connections Hints and Answers for November 8, 2025, #882

Happy Saturday, puzzlers! Hope you're all feeling as bright and sunny as today's weather. Speaking of sunshine, yesterday's grid had me thinking about those vibrant color tiers in today's puzzle. It's like trying to match the perfect shade of yellow to complement a sea of greens and blues—tricky, but oh so satisfying when you get it just right!

Yesterday, I stumbled upon a worn puzzle book at a cozy café, its mustard-yellow cover faded from years of love. The sight instantly brought back memories of solving grids bathed in that same golden hue. As I sipped my coffee, I couldn't help but wonder how many solvers out there were also diving into their own colorful challenges.

When you tackle today's puzzle, keep an eye out for those clever connections between the hues—scan for loose synonyms and watch out for cross-category decoys. Remember, every clue is a piece of the rainbow waiting to be solved. So, why not jump in and see where the colors lead you? Need a hint or two? Just ask!

How to Play NYT Connections

Overview

Connections is a daily word puzzle game from The New York Times. The goal is to find groups of four words that share something in common. You’re presented with 16 words arranged in a 4×4 grid, and you must identify four groups of four related words.

Basic Rules

• You have 16 words total, arranged in a 4×4 grid
• There are exactly 4 groups of 4 related words each
• Each word belongs to exactly one group
• You must find all four groups to complete the puzzle
• You have 4 mistakes allowed before the game ends

How to Play

• Look at all 16 words and try to identify patterns or connections
• Select 4 words you think belong together by clicking/tapping them
• Click “Submit” to check if your group is correct
• If correct, those 4 words will be removed and grouped together
• If incorrect, you lose one of your 4 allowed mistakes
• Continue until you find all 4 groups or run out of mistakes

Difficulty Levels

The four groups are color-coded by difficulty:

• 🟨 YELLOW: Easiest – usually straightforward categories
• 🟩 GREEN: Easy-Medium – slightly more complex connections
• 🟦 BLUE: Medium-Hard – trickier associations or wordplay
• 🟪 PURPLE: Hardest – often involves puns, multiple meanings, or very subtle connections

Strategy Tips

• Start with the most obvious connections first
• Be careful of red herrings – words that seem to fit multiple categories
• If you’re unsure, try to eliminate what doesn’t belong first
• The purple group often involves wordplay, homophones, or very creative connections
• Don’t guess randomly – you only have 4 mistakes

Scoring

• Complete the puzzle to see your results
• Mistakes are tracked but don’t affect your final score
• Share your results with friends using the share button
• Results show how many mistakes you made for each group