NYT Connections puzzle #512 was published on Monday, November 4, 2024. If you’re working through that past puzzle, use the spoiler-light hints below before opening the full answer groups.
Spoiler warning: The hints come first; the complete categories and word sets appear in the answer section.
Hints for Connections #512
These are hints derived from the published answer groups, not official clues from the game. Stop here if you want to keep the answers hidden.
- One group contains words that can mean supplying or outfitting someone.
- Another is about a person’s distinct selfhood.
- One group is made up of household furniture.
- For the trickiest set, consider short words that may be written without apostrophes.
Answers for Monday, November 4, 2024
Spoilers below. Puzzle #512’s four categories and entries were:
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| Category | Words |
|---|---|
| EQUIP | FURNISH, OUTFIT, PROVISION, STOCK |
| INDIVIDUALITY | BEING, CHARACTER, EGO, SELF |
| FURNITURE | CHEST, CONSOLE, VANITY, WARDROBE |
| WORDS WITH APOSTROPHES REMOVED | CANT, ID, SHELL, WERE |
The final set uses the unpunctuated forms shown in the puzzle: CANT can stand for “can’t,” ID for “I’d,” SHELL for “she’ll,” and WERE for “we’re.”
Can you replay Connections #512?
The New York Times Help Center says the Connections archive reaches back to June 12, 2023, and is available to All Access and Games subscribers. Since this puzzle ran on November 4, 2024, it falls within that archive period; check the NYT Help Center’s Connections page for current eligibility and access details.
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Sources
- Parade’s November 4, 2024 guide identifies puzzle #512 and publishes its four answer groups.
- The New York Times Help Center explains Connections features and archive access.
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