Issue #154 Sun 12 Nov
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — November 12, 2023
Today's grid requires a sharp eye for overlapping terminology. Expect a steady climb through four distinct conceptual tiers.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A bronze bust on a library mantle, gathering dust while the world outside changes.
American history
Proper nouns sharing a professional title
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters F, G, L, W.
PRESIDENTS
One is FORD.
FORD · GRANT · LINCOLN · WILSON
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The clipboard on the sideline and the headset in the booth, watching the clock tick down.
Athletic management
Roles within an organization
Members are 2–6 letters; first letters C, G, P, S.
SPORTS PROFESSIONALS
One is COACH.
COACH · GM · PLAYER · SCOUT
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A set of keys on a hook, a familiar emblem on the steering wheel, and a long highway ahead.
Automotive brands
Commercial manufacturers
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters B, H, J, S.
CAR COMPANIES
One is BMW.
BMW · HONDA · JAGUAR · SUBARU
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Violet group hints
The small additions that change the meaning of a word before you even finish reading it.
Linguistic components
Word building blocks
Members are 3–4 letters; first letters A, P, S.
COMMON PREFIXES
One is AUTO.
AUTO · POST · SEMI · SUB
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Complete Connections answer
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PRESIDENTSFORD · GRANT · LINCOLN · WILSON
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SPORTS PROFESSIONALSCOACH · GM · PLAYER · SCOUT
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CAR COMPANIESBMW · HONDA · JAGUAR · SUBARU
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COMMON PREFIXESAUTO · POST · SEMI · SUB
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on November 12, 2023. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Connections answer for November 12, 2023, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on November 12, 2023?
NYT Connections on November 12, 2023 rates 3 out of 4 on our difficulty scale — a tougher-than-average puzzle. As always you sort sixteen words into four colour-coded groups, and our hints tease what links each group without ever naming the words.
What's a spoiler-free hint for NYT Connections on November 12, 2023?
The hint ladder above starts with a one-line vibe for each of the four groups, then adds the connecting idea, then the wording of each category. You climb only as far as you need, and no grouped words are shown until the final reveal.
How many groups are in NYT Connections #154?
Four groups of four, ordered from the gentlest to the trickiest. For the categories and the sixteen words themselves, open the answer section on this page — the hints here keep them hidden.
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