The New York Times’ daily puzzle Connections put players’ word smarts to the test on Sunday with puzzle #889. This brain teaser tossed together easy vocabulary groups and a sneaky, Monopoly-themed cluster. If you hit a wall or just want a little help, our Connections Hints Today and answers are exactly what you need to shake off those doubts. NYT Connections: What the puzzle asked for Connections is a clever word game. It lays out 16 words in a 4 by 4 grid. The player’s task? Sort these words into four groups of four where each group shares a special link. The game uses color codes to mark difficulty: yellow is the easiest, then green, blue, and purple as the toughest. Today’s challenge stuck to this pattern, mixing simple sets with a tricky Monopoly twist that needed sharp thinking and a flair for spotting different kinds of word connections. NYT Connections Hints for today’s categories Prefer a little clue rather than the whole answer? Here’s a snippet to get you started on November 16: - Yellow (Procedure / Technique): Think about ways or systems of doing things, like methods or schools of thought. - Green (Ordinary): Find words meaning everyday or plain. - Blue (Stripy things): Look for items with stripes or bands. - Purple (Monopoly terms): Words from the Monopoly board or game play. NYT Connections Answers (spoiler) Ready to reveal the secrets? According to a detailed report by Beebom, here’s today’s winning line-up: - Yellow — TECHNIQUE: APPROACH, METHOD, PHILOSOPHY, SCHOOL. - Green — RUN-OF-THE-MILL: BANAL, EVERYDAY, HUMDRUM, PEDESTRIAN. - Blue — STRIPY THINGS: BARCODE, IBM LOGO, RUGBY SHIRT, ZEBRA. - Purple — WORDS ON MONOPOLY: AVENUE, PARKING, RAILROAD, TAX. Many solvers found the yellow and green groups fairly quick. But the purple Monopoly words gave folks the biggest headache—especially if they aren’t big fans of this classic board game. NYT Connections Difficulty and tips Overall, Sunday’s puzzle leaned on the easier side. Many players and sites called it low to medium difficulty. The trick? Start by spotting the obvious pairs, use the shuffle option to see the grid differently, and only guess when you are pretty sure because the game lets you make only four mistakes. FAQs Where can I play NYT Connections? You can enjoy Connections free on The New York Times Games site, via desktop or mobile apps, alongside Wordle and other popular puzzles. Are NYT Connections hints posted daily? Yes! You’ll find fresh Connections hints and answers shortly after each puzzle releases.