Issue #534 Tue 26 Nov
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — November 26, 2024
A steady climb through the grid today. The four groups remain distinct, offering a straightforward path for those who keep a level head.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
The internal memo marked confidential, followed by the heavy silence in the room as the quarterly ledger hits the desk.
Professional compensation
Synonyms
Members are 5–9 letters; first letters B, E, P, R.
GOOD THINGS TO GET AT WORK
One is BONUS.
BONUS · EQUITY · PROMOTION · RAISE
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The draft email you delete without sending, or the street sign you walk past every morning without ever reading.
Actions of dismissal
Synonyms
Members are 6–8 letters; first letters D, F, I, O.
DISREGARD
One is DISCOUNT.
DISCOUNT · FORGET · IGNORE · OVERLOOK
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A handful of salt-dusted shapes retrieved from the back of the pantry during a rainy afternoon.
Snack food varieties
Examples of a category
Members are 4–8 letters; first letters A, C, G, R.
KINDS OF CRACKERS
One is ANIMAL.
ANIMAL · CLUB · GOLDFISH · RITZ
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
A velvet rope, a revolving door, and the specific sound of a bellhop signaling the elevator.
Literary setting elements
Thematic components
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters E, P, T.
FEATURED IN “ELOISE”
One is ELOISE.
ELOISE · PLAZA · PUG · TURTLE
Spoiler zone
Complete Connections answer
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GOOD THINGS TO GET AT WORKBONUS · EQUITY · PROMOTION · RAISE
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Reveal the green group
DISREGARDDISCOUNT · FORGET · IGNORE · OVERLOOK
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KINDS OF CRACKERSANIMAL · CLUB · GOLDFISH · RITZ
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FEATURED IN “ELOISE”ELOISE · PLAZA · PUG · TURTLE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on November 26, 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 26, 2024, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on November 26, 2024?
NYT Connections on November 26, 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 26, 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 #534?
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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