Here are the four hints for NYT Connections game #896, dated Sunday, November 23, 2025. The hints come first; the complete categories and tile groupings appear below the spoiler warning.
Hints for Sunday, November 23
- Like Regina George’s mom.
- A furry creature’s domicile.
- Movies by the director behind Born on the Fourth of July.
- Think of extremely popular karaoke songs.
Spoilers: the complete Connections answer
The four categories and their tiles are:
| Category | Words |
|---|---|
| LENIENT | EASY, LAX, LOOSE, SLACK |
| ANIMAL HOMES | BURROW, DEN, LODGE, WARREN |
| OLIVER STONE MOVIES | JFK, NIXON, PLATOON, WALL STREET |
| SECOND WORDS IN TITLES OF ABBA HITS | GIMMIE, MIA, QUEEN, TROUPER |
How the groups fit
LENIENT
EASY, LAX, LOOSE and SLACK can each describe a lenient approach.
ANIMAL HOMES
BURROW, DEN, LODGE and WARREN are places animals live.
OLIVER STONE MOVIES
JFK, NIXON, PLATOON and WALL STREET are films directed by Oliver Stone, the director of Born on the Fourth of July.
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SECOND WORDS IN TITLES OF ABBA HITS
GIMMIE, MIA, QUEEN and TROUPER are the puzzle’s tile spellings for the second words in ABBA song titles, including “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!” and “Mamma Mia.” The tile is spelled GIMMIE in this puzzle.
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