NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 2, 2026
Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.
The New York Times' latest daily word game, Connections, is currently trending on social media. Created by associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu, the game challenges players to group four words that share a common thread. Each puzzle features 16 words, divided into four categories with color-coded difficulty levels. Players can rearrange and shuffle the board to spot connections.
With a maximum of four mistakes, the game ends if players fail to correctly group all four words in a set. Today's Connections #1240 hints include: Yellow: Packing ideas (BACKPACK, COMPASS, HIKING BOOTS, WATER BOTTLE), Green: Anger (INCENSE, NETTLE, PIQUE, WIND UP), Blue: Mist makers (DRY ICE, FOG MACHINE, HUMIDIFIER, WATERFALL), and Purple: Things with mirrors (DISCO BALL, DRESSING ROOM, KALEIDOSCOPE, MEDICINE CABINET).
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