NYT Connections Hints and Answers for November 4, 2025, #877

Welcome back, puzzlers! It's Tuesday, and we're diving into another brain-teasing edition of Connections. I hope you got your morning coffee fix because we're about to get those synapses firing! Speaking of which, I had a classic "work Slack" moment this morning – accidentally sending a meme to the boss instead of my best friend. Talk about a virtual eye-roll!

As the sun shines outside at a crisp 53 degrees, let's warm up those puzzle-solving skills. Today's grid is full of colorful tiers, each holding a clue to unlock the next. So, keep an eye out for those sneaky decoys and scan for those loose synonyms. Remember, it's all about making connections!

Now, here's a question for you: Have you ever felt the rush of adrenaline when you finally uncover that elusive link between two seemingly unrelated words? It's like finding the last puzzle piece that completes the picture. So, grab your thinking cap, and let's crack this code together! Need a hint or just want to jump in? The grid is 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