NYT Connections Hints and Answers for November 25, 2025, #899

Hey there, fellow puzzle enthusiasts! Welcome to another tantalizing Tuesday in the world of "Connections." I hope your day is off to a smoother start than mine – let's just say burnt toast and an empty milk carton were not the breakfast companions I was hoping for this morning.

As we dive into today's puzzle, keep an eye out for those clever word pairings that bridge the colorful tiers. Sometimes, the answers might not be as straightforward as they seem at first glance. Be sure to scan for loose synonyms and watch out for those sneaky cross-category decoys that could lead you astray.

So, are you ready to exercise those mental muscles and make some delightful connections today? Don't be shy to reveal a hint or jump right into the puzzle. Remember, the joy is in the journey of unraveling those clever clues. Let's tease out those connections 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