Issue #887 Fri 14 Nov
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — November 14, 2025
Today's grid offers a measured progression, with two groups of straightforward synonyms balanced against two sets of pop-culture references. Expect a few moments of hesitation where the potential for overlap is highest.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A teacher with a red pen, a critic at a premiere, or the quick look you give a restaurant bill before signing.
Critical assessment
Synonyms
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters G, J, R.
EVALUATE
One is GRADE.
GRADE · JUDGE · RATE · REVIEW
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The soft static between stations, the dial turning in an old car, or the static that clears when you find the right signal.
Broadcast technology
Synonyms
Members are 4–9 letters; first letters B, C, F, S.
RADIO TUNING OPTIONS
One is BAND.
BAND · CHANNEL · FREQUENCY · STATION
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A popcorn-filled theater, a poster on a bedroom wall, or the specific way a hero walks away from an explosion.
Film industry terminology
Thematic classifications
Members are 5–12 letters; first letters B, D, M, S.
ACTION FILM SUBGENRES
One is BUDDY.
BUDDY · DISASTER · MARTIAL ARTS · SUPERHERO
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
A poster of a blockbuster in a rental shop, a VHS tape with a worn label, or the specific trailer you remember from a summer blockbuster.
Nineties cinema
Proper nouns
Members are 4–11 letters; first letters A, H, S.
CLASSIC '90S ACTION FILMS
One is ARMAGEDDON.
ARMAGEDDON · HARD BOILED · HEAT · SPEED
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
EVALUATEGRADE · JUDGE · RATE · REVIEW
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Reveal the green group
RADIO TUNING OPTIONSBAND · CHANNEL · FREQUENCY · STATION
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Reveal the blue group
ACTION FILM SUBGENRESBUDDY · DISASTER · MARTIAL ARTS · SUPERHERO
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Reveal the violet group
CLASSIC '90S ACTION FILMSARMAGEDDON · HARD BOILED · HEAT · SPEED
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How hard is NYT Connections on November 14, 2025?
NYT Connections on November 14, 2025 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 14, 2025?
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 #887?
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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