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Today’s NYT Connections puzzle has some exceptionally long clues. All of them have at least two words. If you need help, you’re in the right place. Read on for clues and today’s Connections answers.
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Hints for today’s Connections groups
Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.
Yellow group hint: Primary color.
Green group hint: Your lungs also qualify.
Blue group hint: Parents’ nightmare toys.
Purple group hint: Look for a connection in the second word of each phrase.
Answers for today’s Connections groups
Yellow group: Things that are red.
Green group: Things filled with air.
Blue group: Things with a lot of pieces.
Purple group: Ending with animals.
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What are today’s Connections answers?
The completed NYT Connections puzzle for Nov. 3, 2025.
The yellow words in today’s Connections
The theme is things that are red. The four answers are clown nose, fire engine, maraschino cherry and stop sign.
The green words in today’s Connections
The theme is things filled with air. The four answers are balloon animal, bouncy castle, water wings and whoopee cushion.
The blue words in today’s Connections
The theme is things with a lot of pieces. The four answers are jigsaw puzzle, Lego set, Lite-Brite and pick-up sticks.
The purple words in today’s Connections
The theme is ending with animals. The four answers are dark horse, funky chicken, jumbo shrimp and sea monkey.