NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 8, 2026
Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.
Connections is a popular word game from The New York Times that challenges players to find common threads between words. Each puzzle consists of 16 words grouped into four categories, with only one correct answer per set. Players earn points by correctly grouping words, but make mistakes count against them, with a maximum of four allowed.
The game, created by associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu, is available on both web browsers and mobile devices. Categories are color-coded from yellow (easiest) to purple (hardest). The game resets each day at midnight, and players can share their results on social media. Today's Connections categories are Muscular, Hair salon services, Things that help make sense of a situation, and Vegetable homophones.
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