The NYT Connections puzzle for November 20, 2025, has left fans buzzing with excitement and a few jaw-dropping moments.
Puzzle #893 came with tricky hints that had players second-guessing their streaks before the shocking reveal of today’s categories and answers.
Connections spreads 16 random words across a 4×4 grid.
Players must group them into four categories — Yellow, Green, Blue, and Purple — each representing a different difficulty level.
Hints for Today’s Categories
🟨 Yellow hint – Attach 🟩 Green hint – Brief touch 🟦 Blue hint – Tooth parts 🟪 Purple hint – Words that sound like two letters
NYT Connections Answers for November 20
🟨 ADHERE: FIX, PASTE, PLASTER, STICK 🟩 GRAZE: BRUSH, KISS, SKIM, STROKE 🟦 PARTS OF A TOOTH: CROWN, ENAMEL, PULP, ROOT 🟪 WORDS THAT SOUND LIKE TWO LETTERS: ANY, ARTY, DECAY, ESSAY
Difficulty Level
Today’s puzzle was rated 2 out of 5 in difficulty.
While some fans found the categories easy to crack, others admitted the Purple group left them stumped until the final guess.
Fans React to the Shocking Puzzle
Social media lit up with viral commentary.
One fan wrote: “Connections leaves me speechless — the Purple category was unreal.” Another added: “This puzzle is the Jeff Bezos mansion of word games. Lavish and unforgettable.”
Why It Hits Harder
Unlike typical puzzles, today’s Connections resonated because of its clever wordplay.
The categories felt bigger than a Kardashian family headline or the timeless 007 theme, making fans even more invested in their streaks.
Cultural Impact
Connections continues to dominate daily routines, blending logic with emotional surprises.
Its viral streak moments prove it’s more than just a game — it’s a cultural phenomenon that rivals Wordle in popularity.
With tricky hints and jaw-dropping answers, today’s NYT Connections puzzle leaves fans speechless — proving that even word games can feel larger than life.
