NYT Connections Hints and Answers for November 30, 2025, #903

Happy Sunday, solvers! The perfect day to cozy up with a cup of coffee and stretch those brain muscles with our "Connections" puzzle. Speaking of coffee, I once found a crumpled bill in my coat pocket just as I was about to pay for my morning brew. It was like stumbling upon a hidden treasure trove!

Today's puzzle is just like finding unexpected money or scoring a free cup of joe – full of delightful surprises waiting to be uncovered. As you navigate through the color tiers, keep an eye out for those sneaky decoy words trying to throw you off the trail. Remember, scanning for loose synonyms might just lead you to the right path.

With the weather hovering at a brisk 36 degrees, it's the perfect excuse to stay indoors and dive into some puzzling fun. So, why not warm up those synapses and start making those connections? Who knows, you might just stumble upon a few hidden gems along the way. Ready to give it a go? Dive in and let's unravel some mysteries 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