Issue #520 Tue 12 Nov
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — November 12, 2024
A tidy collection of four distinct quartets that rewards careful sorting. Expect a standard level of challenge as you untangle these groups.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
The neighbor who stands by the fence for twenty minutes, cataloging every minor grievance about the homeowners association.
Human behavior
Synonyms
Members are 4–9 letters; first letters B, C, G.
COMPLAIN
One is BELLYACHE.
BELLYACHE · CARP · CRAB · GRUMBLE
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
A trip to the farmers market where you break down the produce to fit it into your canvas bag.
Botanical parts
Part-to-whole relationships
Members are 5–6 letters; first letters C, F, S.
VEGETABLE UNITS
One is CLOVE.
CLOVE · FLORET · SPEAR · STALK
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
The sticker on the side of the box that justifies the price tag.
Computing hardware
Technical specifications
Members are 3–10 letters; first letters R, S.
LAPTOP SPECS
One is RAM.
RAM · RESOLUTION · SPEED · STORAGE
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
The statue in the courthouse lobby that has seen better days.
Iconography
Thematic association
Members are 4–9 letters; first letters B, R, S.
FEATURES OF JUSTICE PERSONIFIED
One is BLINDFOLD.
BLINDFOLD · ROBE · SCALES · SWORD
Spoiler zone
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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Reveal the yellow group
COMPLAINBELLYACHE · CARP · CRAB · GRUMBLE
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Reveal the green group
VEGETABLE UNITSCLOVE · FLORET · SPEAR · STALK
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Reveal the blue group
LAPTOP SPECSRAM · RESOLUTION · SPEED · STORAGE
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Reveal the violet group
FEATURES OF JUSTICE PERSONIFIEDBLINDFOLD · ROBE · SCALES · SWORD
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on November 12, 2024. 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, 2024, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on November 12, 2024?
NYT Connections on November 12, 2024 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, 2024?
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 #520?
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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