Connections Hints: Nov 14, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Nov 14, 2026 (2026-11-14). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #1252
Connections #1252 · 2026-11-14
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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
CUTTING-EDGE
Reveal one tile
ADVANCED
Reveal all four tiles
CUTTING-EDGE
- ADVANCED
- FOREMOST
- MODERN
- PROGRESSIVE
Group 2
Reveal category
LOCATIONS FOR AN INSTITUTION
Reveal one tile
CAMPUS
Reveal all four tiles
LOCATIONS FOR AN INSTITUTION
- CAMPUS
- CENTER
- COMPLEX
- FACILITY
Group 3
Reveal category
STRATEGY BOARD GAMES
Reveal one tile
CHESS
Reveal all four tiles
STRATEGY BOARD GAMES
- CHESS
- GO
- OTHELLO
- STRATEGO
Group 4
Reveal category
BABY GEAR WITH FIRST LETTER CHANGED
Reveal one tile
BATTLE
Reveal all four tiles
BABY GEAR WITH FIRST LETTER CHANGED
- BATTLE
- MARRIAGE
- MOTTLE
- TRIB
Reveal full answer
CUTTING-EDGE
- ADVANCED
- FOREMOST
- MODERN
- PROGRESSIVE
LOCATIONS FOR AN INSTITUTION
- CAMPUS
- CENTER
- COMPLEX
- FACILITY
STRATEGY BOARD GAMES
- CHESS
- GO
- OTHELLO
- STRATEGO
BABY GEAR WITH FIRST LETTER CHANGED
- BATTLE
- MARRIAGE
- MOTTLE
- TRIB
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