Connections is back with another sixteen words in need of categorizing into secret categories. This simple word puzzle game has some simple rules to learn, but it can be challenging to figure out the answers to them.
If word puzzle fans are stumped when trying to complete today’s Connections, they may want a hint or two for getting closer to the answers; in this article are hints, the categories, the words in each category, and the full spoiler at the end.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle for November 17, 2023
The free browser-based game Connections has a puzzle for today has the words: DIPS, MOSS, CARDS, CHEERS, THANKS, YANKS, BANKS, PLANKS, JAYS, LUNGES, REGARDS, TAYLOR, SQUATS, NATS, WARREN, and BEST.
Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer: Other things that would fit in this category: Pushups, burpies.
Yellow Connections Category Answer for November 17, 2023
Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for November 17, 2023
The answer to the yellow/straightforward Connections is Bodyweight Exercises.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are: DIPS, LUNGES, PLANKS, SQUATS.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer: A way to say goodbye.
Green Connections Category Answer for November 17, 2023
The category for the green/medium difficulty Connections is Email sign-offs.
Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for November 17, 2023
The answer to the green/medium difficulty Connections is Email sign-offs.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are: CARDS, JAYS, NATS, YANKS.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer: Nicknames for certain kinds of teams.
Blue Connections Category Answer for November 17, 2023
The category for the blue/difficult Connections is M.L.B. Teams, for short.
Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for November 17, 2023
The answer to the blue/difficult Connections is M.L.B. Teams, for short.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are: BEST, CHEERS, REGARDS, THANKS.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer: Ladies with the same first name, mostly.
Purple Connections Category Answer for November 17, 2023
The category for the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Elizabeths and one Elisabeth.
Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for November 17, 2023
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Elizabeths and one Elisabeth.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are: BANKS, MOSS, TAYLOR, WARREN.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections Puzzle 159
For anyone who is in need of the full spoiler for today can check below. There, players of this mobile puzzle game will find all four categories and each of the four words in those categories.
- Yellow – Bodyweight Exercises: DIPS, LUNGES, PLANKS, SQUATS
- Green – Email sign-offs: CARDS, JAYS, NATS, YANKS
- Blue – M.L.B. Teams, for short: BEST, CHEERS, REGARDS, THANKS
- Purple – Elizabeths and one Elisabeth: BANKS, MOSS, TAYLOR, WARREN
Want to play? Check out the New York Times Games Connections website available on almost any device with a browser.