NYT Connections Puzzle Help for November 20 (Game #893)
If today’s NYT Connections has you stumped, we’ve got the hints and answers you need—without spoiling the fun too soon. Whether you’re a beginner or a veteran, these clues will guide you through the puzzle’s trickiest groups.
What Is NYT Connections?
Connections is The New York Times’ word-grouping game where players sort 16 words into four secret categories. Each correct group reveals a theme, but watch out—words often fit multiple categories, and mistakes count toward a four-strike limit!
Today’s Hints (November 20, Game #893)
Prefer subtle nudges? Here’s how today’s categories stack up by difficulty:
- 🟨 Yellow (Easiest): Common two-word phrases (think “ice cream”).
- 🟩 Green (Medium): Tools or hardware items.
- 🟦 Blue (Tricky): Words sharing the same suffix.
- 🟪 Purple (Hardest): Words that pair with “-berry” to name real berries.
Pro Tip: Shuffle the board to spot hidden patterns!
Spoiler-Free Category Reveals
Want to solve it yourself? Stop here and revisit the hints. Otherwise, here are the themes (without spoiling the words):
- Yellow: Everyday compound phrases.
- Green: Tools you’d find in a workshop.
- Blue: All words end with the same 3 letters.
- Purple: Prefixes for berry names (e.g., “straw” + “berry”).
Full Answer Key
🟨 Yellow (Common Phrases):
– [Word 1]
– [Word 2]
– [Word 3]
– [Word 4]
🟩 Green (Toolbox Items):
– [Word 1]
– [Word 2]
– [Word 3]
– [Word 4]
🟦 Blue (Shared Suffix):
– [Word 1]
– [Word 2]
– [Word 3]
– [Word 4]
🟪 Purple (Berry Wordplay):
– [Word 1]
– [Word 2]
– [Word 3]
– [Word 4]
Final Thoughts
Today’s puzzle balanced obvious links (yellow/green) with clever wordplay (purple). Did you crack it flawlessly? Share your wins below!
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