NYT Connections Hints and Answers for November 10, 2025, #883

Happy Monday, puzzlers! Whether you're battling the morning fog, dodging drizzle, or admiring the changing leaves, I hope you're ready to dive into today's colorful Connections challenge.

Just like the weather outside, today's puzzle offers a mix of yellow, green, blue, and purple clues to keep you on your toes. As you navigate through the clues, keep an eye out for those sneaky cross-category decoys that might try to throw you off course. Remember, scanning for loose synonyms might just be the key to unlocking the connections.

Speaking of connections, have you ever pondered how a simple hello can lead to a lifelong friendship? It's like finding the perfect pair of puzzle pieces that fit together effortlessly. So, why not say hello to today's challenge and see what amazing connections you can uncover?

So, grab your favorite warm beverage, cozy up in your favorite spot, and let's unravel the mysteries waiting for us in today's puzzle. Need a hint or just want to jump right in? The puzzle pieces are waiting for you!

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