NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 12, 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, the popular New York Times word game, presents a puzzle on November 12, 2026. This game, known for its common thread connections between words, can be played on web browsers and mobile devices. Players must group four words that share a connection, which could range from book titles to country names. Each puzzle consists of 16 words, divided into four categories, each with a distinct color-coding system.
For today's Connections puzzle, the categories are as follows: Yellow - Gadzooks! Green - Starting with variations Blue - Ending in ways to cook things Purple - Starting with Best Picture Oscar winners.
To assist with solving, here are some hints: Gadzooks! could be phrases like "Good heavens, Great Scott, Holy smokes, Jiminy Cricket." Words starting with variations may include "Change purse, Flux capacitor, Shift dress, Swing set." For the category ending in ways to cook things, consider "Arctic char, Comedy roast, Doc Brown, You're toast." Lastly, for words starting with Best Picture Oscar winners, think of "Gladiator sandals, Marty McFly, Moonlight Sonata, Rocky road."
The complete solution to today's Connections #1250 is revealed here. Players can share their results on social media, just like in Wordle. For more puzzles, check out Mashable's games hub featuring games like Mahjong, Sudoku, and free crossword.
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