Connections Hints: Nov 9, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Nov 9, 2026 (2026-11-09). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #1366
Connections #1366 · 2026-11-09
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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
DECEITFUL SCHEME
Reveal one tile
CON JOB
Reveal all four tiles
DECEITFUL SCHEME
- CON JOB
- FLIMFLAM
- RIP-OFF
- SHELL GAME
Group 2
Reveal category
JEANS DESCRIPTORS
Reveal one tile
BOOTCUT
Reveal all four tiles
JEANS DESCRIPTORS
- BOOTCUT
- DISTRESSED
- LOW-RISE
- SKINNY
Group 3
Reveal category
THINGS WITH SERRATED EDGES
Reveal one tile
GRAPEFRUIT SPOON
Reveal all four tiles
THINGS WITH SERRATED EDGES
- GRAPEFRUIT SPOON
- MINT LEAF
- STEAK KNIFE
- TAPE DISPENSER
Group 4
Reveal category
ENDING IN SEA CREATURES
Reveal one tile
CARD SHARK
Reveal all four tiles
ENDING IN SEA CREATURES
- CARD SHARK
- FUN SPONGE
- GAMMA RAY
- NAVY SEAL
Reveal full answer
DECEITFUL SCHEME
- CON JOB
- FLIMFLAM
- RIP-OFF
- SHELL GAME
JEANS DESCRIPTORS
- BOOTCUT
- DISTRESSED
- LOW-RISE
- SKINNY
THINGS WITH SERRATED EDGES
- GRAPEFRUIT SPOON
- MINT LEAF
- STEAK KNIFE
- TAPE DISPENSER
ENDING IN SEA CREATURES
- CARD SHARK
- FUN SPONGE
- GAMMA RAY
- NAVY SEAL
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