Issue #155 Mon 13 Nov
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — November 13, 2023
A tidy grid today that rewards methodical sorting. The categories are distinct, though several entries possess a dual nature that may cause a momentary pause.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
The blinking cursor waiting on a blank screen, or the ink smudge left on a page by a fountain pen.
Linguistic components
Synonyms for structural parts of writing
Members are 4–9 letters; first letters L, P, S, W.
UNIT OF LANGUAGE
One is LETTER.
LETTER · PARAGRAPH · SENTENCE · WORD
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
A wax seal on a document or a unique mark left by a potter on the base of a vase.
Identifying indicators
Synonyms for distinguishing markers
Members are 5–8 letters; first letters F, H, S, T.
TRADEMARK
One is FEATURE.
FEATURE · HALLMARK · STAMP · TRAIT
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
The person at the party who keeps everyone laughing by doing impressions of the host.
Humorous individuals
Synonyms for spirited entertainers
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters C, J.
FUNNY PERSON
One is CARD.
CARD · CLOWN · CUTUP · JOKER
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Violet group hints
The rustle of a page being turned in a quiet room or the steam rising from a cup on a rainy afternoon.
Objects with foliage
Entities associated with biological structures
Members are 3–5 letters; first letters B, T.
THINGS WITH LEAVES
One is BOOK.
BOOK · TABLE · TEA · TREE
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Complete Connections answer
Open only the solution you want to see. Each answer stays hidden until you choose to reveal it.
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UNIT OF LANGUAGELETTER · PARAGRAPH · SENTENCE · WORD
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TRADEMARKFEATURE · HALLMARK · STAMP · TRAIT
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FUNNY PERSONCARD · CLOWN · CUTUP · JOKER
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THINGS WITH LEAVESBOOK · TABLE · TEA · TREE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on November 13, 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 13, 2023, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on November 13, 2023?
NYT Connections on November 13, 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 13, 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 #155?
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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