NYT Connections Hints and Answers for November 7, 2025, #880

Happy Friday, lovely puzzlers! Hope you're cruising through this colorful week like a pro. Speaking of colors, have you ever opened your fridge to find lunch leftovers transformed into a science experiment? Today, I unearthed a container of mystery mold that could rival any abstract art piece. The sight and scent alone were enough to kickstart my day with a burst of… let's call it *pungent inspiration*.

In today's puzzle, keep an eye out for those sneaky cross-category connections. Scan for loose synonyms and watch out for clever decoys trying to lead you off the trail. Remember, it's all about spotting those subtle links between the yellow, green, blue, and purple tiers. So, are you ready to dive in and untangle the web of connections waiting for you?

Don't let a bit of moldy mystery deter you; let's crack this puzzle together! If you need hints or just want to jump in and play, click that button below and let's solve this colorful conundrum. Happy puzzling, and may your day be as bright and sunny as the weather outside!

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