About NYT Connections
NYT Connections is a daily word association puzzle where you group 16 words into four sets of four by identifying each set’s hidden theme. The categories range from straightforward to challenging, color-coded as Yellow (easiest), Green, Blue, and Purple (most difficult). You have four mistakes before the puzzle ends, so accuracy and patience are key.
Hints for November 5, 2025
If you’re stuck but want to avoid direct spoilers, use these hints to crack each group.
Yellow Category: Messing Up
- All answers are verbs or phrases meaning to make a mistake or ruin something.
- Commonly used when describing failed attempts, especially in cooking, DIY, or performances.
Green Category: Weapons in the Board Game Clue
- Each word is a murder weapon featured in the classic board game Clue (or Cluedo).
- Think about which tools the characters are holding in the game or which objects you’ve seen in the board game’s box.
Blue Category: Iconic Soul Singers
- All are surnames of legendary soul or R&B singers—think Motown, chart-toppers, and musical legends.
- These are household names, often referenced with their full names in music history.
Purple Category: Words Starting with “Rain”
- When you put “rain” before each of these words, you get a common, meaningful word or expression (for example, “rainbow”).
- All are compound words or familiar terms with a weather twist.
Answers for November 5, 2025
If you want the specific solutions, see which groupings go together here:
Yellow: Make a Hash Of
BLOW, BOTCH, BUTCHER, SPOIL
- These verbs are synonyms for messing something up—each is a way to say “ruin” or “do poorly” on a task.
Green: Weapons in the Game Clue
CANDLESTICK, KNIFE, ROPE, WRENCH
- Classic murder mystery tools! Each is a standard weapon card in Clue/Cluedo.
Blue: Iconic Soul Singers
BAKER, FLACK, FRANKLIN, KNIGHT
Each surname belongs to a soul legend: Anita Baker, Roberta Flack, Aretha Franklin, and Gladys Knight.
Purple: Rain___ (Words that Start with “Rain”)
BOW, COAT, FOREST, MAKER
Add “rain” in front to form “rainbow,” “raincoat,” “rainforest,” and “rainmaker.”
Gameplay Strategies and Tips
Focus on simple synonyms: For the Yellow group, look for obvious verbs associated with making mistakes.
Picture the board game: For Green, visualize Clue’s cards and room scenarios.
Think music legends: Blue group surnames are all celebrated in the soul, R&B, and Motown traditions—use your musical memory!
Try word-building: For Purple, literally prefix “rain” to each—does it make a real word? If yes, you found the group.
Difficulty Level Today
Today’s puzzle is considered about “3 out of 5” on the difficulty scale. The trickiest categories tend to be the singers (Blue) and “rain___” compounds (Purple), so don’t worry if you found them challenging.
How to Play Past Connections Games
If you missed today’s puzzle or want extra practice, visit the Connections archive on the NYT Games site where you can replay previous puzzles by date.
Answer for yesterdays NYT Connections 4 November 2025
Final Recap: November 5, 2025 Connections Groups & Answers
| Color | Theme | Words |
| Yellow | Make a Hash Of | Blow, Botch, Butcher, Spoil |
| Green | Weapons in the Game Clue | Candlestick, Knife, Rope, Wrench |
| Blue | Iconic Soul Singers | Baker, Flack, Franklin, Knight |
| Purple | Rain___ | Bow, Coat, Forest, Maker |
Use these hints and answers to keep your streak alive or as a learning tool for future Connections challenges. Check back tomorrow for a fresh guide!
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