Need a nudge for the Friday, November 7, 2025 NYT Connections puzzle? This is game #880. The staged clues below get more specific; the full categories and tile groups follow after a clear spoiler warning.
Hints for Connections #880
Stop here if you want to solve without seeing the answers. These hints move from broad to more direct, but do not name the categories or list the tiles.
- Look for named fabric and clothing patterns.
- Find four green sauces or condiments.
- Think of objects with an opening in the center.
- For the trickiest group, consider familiar things associated with the color purple.
Answers for November 7, 2025
Spoilers below: the four category names and all 16 tiles are revealed.
| Color | Category | Tiles |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | Textile patterns | ANIMAL PRINT, HERRINGBONE, HOUNDSTOOTH, POLKA DOT |
| Green | Green condiments | CHIMICHURRI, PESTO, RELISH, SALSA VERDE |
| Blue | Things with holes in the middle | BAGEL, HULA HOOP, INNER TUBE, WASHER |
| Purple | Things that are purple | BARNEY THE DINOSAUR, EGGPLANT, PEOPLE EATER, SWING STATE |
Why the purple group fits
Three entries point to familiar purple associations: Barney the Dinosaur, an eggplant, and the “people eater” in the song “Purple People Eater.” SWING STATE refers to a state colored purple in US election maps when neither major party dominates it. The connection is the color, rather than a shared physical shape or subject.
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How Connections works
Connections presents 16 entries and asks players to sort them into four groups of four. The category themes vary in difficulty and the game marks groups with colors; players can make up to four mistakes. TechRadar’s November 6, 2025 guide describes play through the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile. Forbes also describes access through the NYT Games site or app.
Forbes reported that the Connections archive was available to eligible NYT All Access or Games subscribers in its November 6, 2025 guide. Subscription and archive access can change, so check the current NYT Games terms for present availability.
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