NYT Connections Hints and Answers for November 15, 2025, #888

Happy Saturday, solvers! I hope you're all soaking up the sunny vibes and gearing up for a day of brain-teasing fun. Speaking of social interactions, I had a delightful chat with a stranger at the coffee shop this morning. We bonded over our shared love for puzzles, and they even shared a clever wordplay riddle with me. It was a delightful start to the day—one of those small moments that make life a little brighter.

As you dive into today's "Connections" puzzle, keep an eye out for those sneaky yellow-tier clues that might lead you down the wrong path. Remember, sometimes the most straightforward answer is the correct one. Don't let those tricky synonyms trip you up! Scan for loose connections and watch out for those pesky cross-category decoys.

So, are you ready to put your word wizardry to the test? Grab a cup of your favorite brew, bask in the sunlight streaming through the window, and let's crack these puzzles together. Whether you're a seasoned solver or a newbie to the game, there's always something new to discover. Need a hint or just want to share your progress? Jump right in, and let's solve this puzzle 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