Connections Hints: Nov 12, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Nov 12, 2026 (2026-11-12). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #1250
Connections #1250 · 2026-11-12
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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
"GADZOOKS!"
Reveal one tile
GOOD HEAVENS
Reveal all four tiles
"GADZOOKS!"
- GOOD HEAVENS
- GREAT SCOTT
- HOLY SMOKES
- JIMINY CRICKET
Group 2
Reveal category
STARTING WITH VARIATIONS
Reveal one tile
CHANGE PURSE
Reveal all four tiles
STARTING WITH VARIATIONS
- CHANGE PURSE
- FLUX CAPACITOR
- SHIFT DRESS
- SWING SET
Group 3
Reveal category
ENDING IN WAYS TO COOK THINGS
Reveal one tile
ARCTIC CHAR
Reveal all four tiles
ENDING IN WAYS TO COOK THINGS
- ARCTIC CHAR
- COMEDY ROAST
- DOC BROWN
- YOU'RE TOAST
Group 4
Reveal category
STARTING WITH BEST PICTURE OSCAR WINNERS
Reveal one tile
GLADIATOR SANDALS
Reveal all four tiles
STARTING WITH BEST PICTURE OSCAR WINNERS
- GLADIATOR SANDALS
- MARTY MCFLY
- MOONLIGHT SONATA
- ROCKY ROAD
Reveal full answer
"GADZOOKS!"
- GOOD HEAVENS
- GREAT SCOTT
- HOLY SMOKES
- JIMINY CRICKET
STARTING WITH VARIATIONS
- CHANGE PURSE
- FLUX CAPACITOR
- SHIFT DRESS
- SWING SET
ENDING IN WAYS TO COOK THINGS
- ARCTIC CHAR
- COMEDY ROAST
- DOC BROWN
- YOU'RE TOAST
STARTING WITH BEST PICTURE OSCAR WINNERS
- GLADIATOR SANDALS
- MARTY MCFLY
- MOONLIGHT SONATA
- ROCKY ROAD
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