NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 7, 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 NYT Connections puzzle for November 7, 2026 is ready for players to tackle. Known for its catchy name and captivating gameplay, Connections is a popular daily word game featured in the New York Times Games section. The objective is to group four words that share a common connection, with each puzzle consisting of 16 words divided into four categories.
The categories vary, ranging from book titles and software to country names and more. Each correct grouping removes those words from the board, and players have up to four mistakes before the game ends.
To assist players in solving today's puzzle, here are some hints: Yellow category is associated with pirates, Green with types of shirts, Blue with the first words of U.S. state names, and Purple with the ends of storm types. For those who prefer to go straight to the answers, here they are: Pirate's plunder - BOOTY, BOUNTY, SPOILS, TREASURE; Kinds of shirts - HENLEY, POLO, RAGLAN, RINGER; First words of U.S. state names - NEW, NORTH, RHODE, SOUTH; Ends of storm types - CANE, CLONE, EASTER, SOON.
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