NYT Connections puzzle #535, published Wednesday, November 27, 2024, groups four sets of four words. Start with the four broad hints below, then reveal the categories and answers only if you need them.
The 16 Connections words
RUBBER, BABY, BUGGY, BUMPER, HOUSE, MIRROR, ERRATIC, TRIBUTE, SPOTTY, PLANT, PET, WEDDING, BOY, GRILLE, GLITCHY, RIM.
Four hints, from broadest to most specific
- One group describes something that is breaking down or acting up.
- One group contains items you might find on a road trip.
- One group contains things a sitter might need to look after.
- For the last group, put the same word after each tile to make a kind of band.
Spoiler warning: categories and answers below
The category labels and all four word groups are revealed below.
What are the NYT Connections categories for November 27?
- Yellow — NOT WORKING RELIABLY
- Green — CAR PARTS
- Blue — WHAT A SITTER MIGHT SIT
- Purple — ___ BAND
What is the answer to Connections #535?
Yellow: NOT WORKING RELIABLY
BUGGY, ERRATIC, GLITCHY, SPOTTY
Green: CAR PARTS
BUMPER, GRILLE, MIRROR, RIM
Blue: WHAT A SITTER MIGHT SIT
BABY, HOUSE, PET, PLANT
Purple: ___ BAND
BOY, RUBBER, TRIBUTE, WEDDING
How the groups connect
The yellow words describe unreliable or malfunctioning behavior. The green set is made up of car parts; RIM is the less obvious fit. For blue, each tile is something a sitter might be responsible for: a baby, house, pet, or plant. Add BAND after each purple tile to get boy band, rubber band, tribute band, and wedding band.
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How Connections works
Forbes and TechRadar describe Connections as a 16-word grid to sort into four groups of four based on a shared link. The groups are color-coded by difficulty, and those outlets report that players can make up to four mistakes before the game ends.
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