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Issue #896 Sun 23 Nov

NYT Connections Hints & Answer — November 23, 2025

A tidy grid today, balancing two sets of straightforward synonyms against two groupings that reward a bit of lateral recall. Expect a few moments of hesitation before the board clears.

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  1. Reveal the yellow group
    LENIENT

    EASY · LAX · LOOSE · SLACK

  2. Reveal the green group
    ANIMAL HOMES

    BURROW · DEN · LODGE · WARREN

  3. Reveal the blue group
    OLIVER STONE MOVIES

    JFK · NIXON · PLATOON · WALL STREET

  4. Reveal the violet group
    SECOND WORDS IN TITLES OF ABBA HITS

    GIMME · MIA · QUEEN · TROUPER

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