Issue #525 Sun 17 Nov
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — November 17, 2024
Today's grid requires a steady hand, balancing two straightforward groupings against a pair of sets that demand more literal scrutiny. Expect a patient morning spent untangling overlapping terminology.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A handshake agreement in a back room, or the collective signature at the bottom of a petition.
Organizational structures
Synonyms
Members are 5–11 letters; first letters A, G, L, U.
ALLIANCE
One is ASSOCIATION.
ASSOCIATION · GUILD · LEAGUE · UNION
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The way a wetsuit feels after you finally get it over your shoulders.
Descriptive adjectives
Synonyms
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters C, S.
CLOSE-FITTING
One is CLINGY.
CLINGY · SLEEK · SLINKY · SNUG
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A velvet pillow on a dais, or the quiet moment in a darkened aisle.
Human postures
Contextual scenarios
Members are 6–8 letters; first letters A, D, P.
OCCASIONS WHEN ONE MIGHT KNEEL
One is APOLOGY.
APOLOGY · DUBBING · PRAYER · PROPOSAL
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
A tiny mark hovering above the baseline that changes everything about the word below it.
Grammatical functions
Categorical usage
Members are 4–11 letters; first letters C, F, P, Q.
WHAT AN APOSTROPHE MIGHT INDICATE
One is CONTRACTION.
CONTRACTION · FOOT · POSSESSIVE · QUOTATION
Spoiler zone
Complete Connections answer
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ALLIANCEASSOCIATION · GUILD · LEAGUE · UNION
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CLOSE-FITTINGCLINGY · SLEEK · SLINKY · SNUG
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OCCASIONS WHEN ONE MIGHT KNEELAPOLOGY · DUBBING · PRAYER · PROPOSAL
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WHAT AN APOSTROPHE MIGHT INDICATECONTRACTION · FOOT · POSSESSIVE · QUOTATION
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Frequently asked questions
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How hard is NYT Connections on November 17, 2024?
NYT Connections on November 17, 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 17, 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 #525?
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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