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NYT Connections Hints & Answer — November 9, 2025

Today's grid requires a steady hand to navigate the subtle overlaps. Expect a patient session as you untangle the linguistic and conceptual threads.

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  1. Reveal the yellow group
    PERSONAL GROOMING ITEMS

    BRUSH · MIRROR · NAIL FILE · TWEEZERS

  2. Reveal the green group
    PACKED

    COMPACT · DENSE · THICK · TIGHT

  3. Reveal the blue group
    PONDER

    DELIBERATE · MUSE · NOODLE · REFLECT

  4. Reveal the violet group
    STARTING WITH BIRD HOMOPHONES

    CRANIUM · CRONUT · LUNAR · PUFNSTUF

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