Connections Hints: Nov 5, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Nov 5, 2025 (2025-11-05). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #878
Connections #878 · 2025-11-05
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Each group has separate category and tile reveals. Open only the amount of help you want; the last reveal shows all available groups.
Group 1
Reveal category
MAKE A HASH OF
Reveal one tile
BLOW
Reveal all four tiles
MAKE A HASH OF
- BLOW
- BOTCH
- BUTCHER
- SPOIL
Group 2
Reveal category
WEAPONS IN THE GAME CLUE
Reveal one tile
CANDLESTICK
Reveal all four tiles
WEAPONS IN THE GAME CLUE
- CANDLESTICK
- KNIFE
- ROPE
- WRENCH
Group 3
Reveal category
ICONIC SOUL SINGERS
Reveal one tile
BAKER
Reveal all four tiles
ICONIC SOUL SINGERS
- BAKER
- FRANKLIN
- FLACK
- KNIGHT
Group 4
Reveal category
RAIN___
Reveal one tile
BOW
Reveal all four tiles
RAIN___
- BOW
- COAT
- FOREST
- MAKER
Reveal full answer
MAKE A HASH OF
- BLOW
- BOTCH
- BUTCHER
- SPOIL
WEAPONS IN THE GAME CLUE
- CANDLESTICK
- KNIFE
- ROPE
- WRENCH
ICONIC SOUL SINGERS
- BAKER
- FRANKLIN
- FLACK
- KNIGHT
RAIN___
- BOW
- COAT
- FOREST
- MAKER
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