Written by Anish – TechBoltX | Nov 20, 2025

NYT Connections Hints & Answers for Nov. 20, 2025 (#893)

If today’s NYT Connections puzzle felt tricky, you’re not alone. Puzzle #893 delivers a clever mix of familiar wordplay, misdirection, and even a category that might make some readers think about their last dentist visit. Whether you’re stuck between two similar words or unsure how the categories fit together, this complete guide will walk you through each group with hints and the final solutions.

Connections remains one of the New York Times’ fastest-growing puzzle games, challenging players to sort 16 words into four themed groups. Each group is color-coded by difficulty—yellow for easiest, then green, blue, and purple for the hardest. Today’s purple group, especially, may surprise many solvers with its creative twist.

Here’s everything you need to finish today’s puzzle cleanly.

???? Hints for Today’s Connections Groups

• Yellow Group Hint: Tape or glue might help.
• Green Group Hint: Barely touch.
• Blue Group Hint: Time to brush.
• Purple Group Hint: Think alphabet.

These clues should help you identify the underlying categories without spoiling the answers immediately.

???? Today’s Connections Answers (All Groups)

???? Yellow Group – Adhere

fix, paste, plaster, stick

???? Green Group – Graze

brush, kiss, skim, stroke

???? Blue Group – Parts of a Tooth

crown, enamel, pulp, root
(This is the dental group that made many players flinch.)

???? Purple Group – Words That Sound Like Two Letters

any (NE), arty (RT), decay (DK), essay (SA)

A clever and tricky category that may have caused the most confusion.

❓ FAQs

1. What is today’s NYT Connections theme for the hardest group?

The purple group theme is “words that sound like two letters.”

2. What was the easiest group today?

The yellow group: Adhere.

3. Why was today’s puzzle considered tricky?

The dental category and sound-alike letter words added extra challenge.

4. How many groups are in each Connections puzzle?

Every puzzle contains four groups of four words.

5. Where can I find daily Connections answers?

You can find updated daily hints and answers right here on TechBoltX.

✍️ Author Bio

Anish specializes in NYT puzzle breakdowns, including Connections, Strands, Wordle, Mini Crossword, and more. With over five years dedicated to puzzle analysis and solving strategies, his guides help thousands of readers finish their daily games with confidence and clarity.