NYT Connections Hints and Answers for November 24, 2025, #897

Happy Monday, fellow solvers! I hope you're all charged up and ready to tackle today's colorful conundrum. Speaking of power outages, I had quite the shock this morning when a sudden thunderstorm knocked out the electricity right in the middle of my crossword-solving session. The only light in the room came from flashes of lightning outside, turning my puzzle into a mysterious mix of shadows and letters.

Navigating through the different hues of the puzzle's tiers can be as unpredictable as a thunderstorm. Keep an eye out for those sneaky green clues that might lead you down the wrong path. And don't forget to scan for loose synonyms in the blue section – they can be real lightning bolts of insight!

So, are you ready to dive into today's challenge and untangle the web of connections? If you need a hint or just want to share your progress, feel free to jump in and join the fun! Let's turn this Monday into a day of triumph and triumph over those tricky clues 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