NYT Connections Hints and Answers for November 22, 2025, #895

Well, well, well, hello there, Saturday! What a delight to have an unexpected day off or an early finish, isn't it? It's like stumbling upon a hidden treasure chest filled with extra time and relaxation. Today's weather seems to be in on the secret too, with a cozy haze wrapping everything in a soft embrace at 47 degrees.

As you sip your morning coffee or tea, why not cozy up to today's Connections puzzle? Keep an eye out for those sneaky decoys and scan for loose synonyms—they love to play hide-and-seek in the yellow, green, blue, and purple tiers. Remember, the more you play, the sharper your solving skills become.

So, what do you say? Ready to dive into the puzzle and tease out those connections? If you need a hint or just want to share your progress, feel free to jump in! Let's unravel those word webs together and make today a Saturday well-spent.

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