NYT Connections Hints and Answers for November 26, 2025, #899

Happy Wednesday, puzzlers! Hope you're navigating this midweek maze with ease. Today, a friend dropped an oddly specific opinion about the best way to brew coffee: "It's all in the angle of the pour, you know." As if coffee-making were a high-stakes sport! Speaking of angles, have you tackled today's puzzle yet?

In the colorful world of "Connections," every hue holds a clue. Scan for synonyms in the yellow tier, watch out for cross-category decoys in the green, dive deep into the blue for unexpected links, and untangle the web of associations in the purple. With each solve, you're not just piecing together words – you're painting a vibrant tapestry of connections.

Feeling stuck? Remember, the key to cracking these codes is to think outside the box – or in this case, the grid. So, what are you waiting for? Dive in, unravel the mysteries, and let the thrill of discovery guide your way. Need a hint or two? Don't hesitate to ask – we're all in this puzzle adventure together!

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