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1Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errors2Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minute3Repair Windows errors before they cause bigger problemsThese are the hints and solution for the archived NYT Connections puzzle for Saturday, November 29, 2025, game #902—not the live daily puzzle. The four groups connect to the center of the body, replacements, park features and blackjack terms.
Hints for Connections #902
Try these clues in order before looking at the answer groups:
- Center of our bodies
- Stepping in
- As seen in public green spaces
- Pontoon lingo
The November 29 Connections word grid
The 16 words in this puzzle were:
BUST, SPLIT, TREE, TRUNK, RELIEF, PIGEON, STAND, STATUE, COVER, TORSO, SUBSTITUTE, CORE, MIDSECTION, BACKUP, BENCH and HIT.
Spoiler warning: full Connections #902 solution
The answers and their category groupings are below.
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| Category | Words |
|---|---|
| ABDOMINAL AREA | CORE, MIDSECTION, TORSO, TRUNK |
| REPLACEMENT | BACKUP, COVER, RELIEF, SUBSTITUTE |
| PARK STAPLES | BENCH, PIGEON, STATUE, TREE |
| BLACKJACK TERMS | BUST, HIT, SPLIT, STAND |
Why the overlaps can mislead
BUST looks like it might belong with body parts, but it is part of the blackjack group. BENCH can suggest a reserve player, yet it belongs with the park staples here; the replacement group uses BACKUP, COVER, RELIEF and SUBSTITUTE. In blackjack, HIT and STAND help point toward the final group, alongside BUST and SPLIT.
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