NYT Connections Hints and Answers for November 29, 2025, #902

Welcome, puzzlers! It's Saturday, a day made for lazy brunches, leisurely strolls, and of course, a bit of brain-teasing with our colorful Connections puzzle.

As I stepped outside this morning, the thick humidity hit me like a wet blanket, making me feel like I was swimming through the air. It's one of those sticky summer days where even the crossword squares seem to be sweating! But fear not, we've got just the mental workout to beat the heat.

In today's puzzle, keep an eye out for those sneaky synonyms and cross-category connections. The clues might lead you down unexpected paths, but stay sharp and you'll navigate through the color tiers with ease. Just remember, sometimes the most ordinary words can unlock the trickiest puzzles.

So, why not dive in and give today's challenge a try? Let's unravel those connections together! Need a hint or just want to share your progress? Don't be shy—jump right in and let's crack this puzzle wide open.

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