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Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minuteDriver Scan →Repair Windows errors before they cause bigger problemsFix Now →The November 14, 2024, New York Times Connections puzzle is #522. Its four groups are words meaning to deplete, ways to play music with passion, items on a restaurant receipt, and forms of sugar. The complete solutions are below, with the grouping logic made explicit.
Connections #522 answers for November 14, 2024
Here are all 16 words, sorted into the puzzle’s four categories:
| Category | Words |
|---|---|
| Deplete | DRAIN, EMPTY, EXHAUST, SAP |
| Play music with passion | GROOVE, JAM, ROCK, SHRED |
| Words on a restaurant receipt | SIGNATURE, TAX, TIP, TOTAL |
| Forms of sugar | CUBE, GRAIN, POWDER, SYRUP |
How the four groups fit together
Deplete
DRAIN, EMPTY, EXHAUST, and SAP can all mean to use up or draw away a supply of something. “The long shift drained me” and “the leak emptied the tank” show the shared sense.
Play music with passion
GROOVE, JAM, ROCK, and SHRED can describe energetic ways of performing or playing music. Each can also carry other everyday meanings, which makes the category easier to miss when considering the words individually.
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Words on a restaurant receipt
SIGNATURE, TAX, TIP, and TOTAL are terms a diner may see on a receipt: a signature, applicable tax, a tip, and the final total.
Forms of sugar
CUBE, GRAIN, POWDER, and SYRUP name forms in which sugar is sold or used. GRAIN refers to granulated sugar, while the other words point to recognizable shapes or preparations.
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Why the puzzle can be tricky
Several words have plausible meanings beyond their intended category. JAM, ROCK, and GROOVE can each evoke music, but also have non-musical meanings; DRAIN and EMPTY can describe actions or states; and TIP could mean advice rather than a gratuity. The reliable way to separate the groups is to test whether all four words share one specific meaning or context, rather than relying on a single word’s association.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What Connections is
Connections is a daily word game in which players sort 16 words into four groups of four. It is available on the NYT website and Games app. The November 14, 2024 puzzle is a historical entry, numbered #522; the cited coverage describes archive access for NYT All Access or Games subscribers. Subscription benefits and archive availability can change, so check the current NYT Games details if you want to replay it.
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