Issue #901 Fri 28 Nov
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — November 28, 2025
Today's grid requires a sharp eye for nuance, as the groups rely on subtle distinctions rather than broad themes. A patient approach helps clear the board without stumbling into the traps set by the more deceptive overlaps.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A judge weighing the evidence before delivering a final verdict.
Moral and ethical descriptors
Synonyms for a shared concept
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters F, J, P, R.
FITTING
One is FAIR.
FAIR · JUST · PROPER · RIGHT
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The scoreboard after a long game of tennis or a high-stakes chess match.
Competitive verbs
Synonyms for surpassing a rival
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters B, T, W.
ACHIEVE VICTORY OVER
One is BEAT.
BEAT · BEST · TAKE · WORST
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
The hum of an amplifier in a quiet basement before the rehearsal begins.
Musical equipment components
Physical parts of a single object
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters F, P, S.
PARTS OF AN ELECTRIC GUITAR
One is FRET.
FRET · PEG · PICKUP · STRING
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
The way a voice rises and falls during an impassioned public speech.
Linguistic properties
Technical terms for spoken delivery
Members are 6–10 letters; first letters I, L, R, S.
PHONETIC ELEMENTS OF SPEECH
One is INTONATION.
INTONATION · LOUDNESS · RHYTHM · STRESS
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FITTINGFAIR · JUST · PROPER · RIGHT
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ACHIEVE VICTORY OVERBEAT · BEST · TAKE · WORST
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PARTS OF AN ELECTRIC GUITARFRET · PEG · PICKUP · STRING
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PHONETIC ELEMENTS OF SPEECHINTONATION · LOUDNESS · RHYTHM · STRESS
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How hard is NYT Connections on November 28, 2025?
NYT Connections on November 28, 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 28, 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 #901?
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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