Connections is back with another sixteen words in need of categorizing into secret categories. This simple word puzzle game has some simple rules to learn, but it can be challenging to figure out the answers to them.

If word puzzle fans are stumped when trying to complete today's Connections, they may want a hint or two for getting closer to the answers; in this article are hints, the categories, the words in each category, and the full spoiler at the end.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle for November 17, 2023

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The free browser-based game Connections has a puzzle for today has the words: DIPS, MOSS, CARDS, CHEERS, THANKS, YANKS, BANKS, PLANKS, JAYS, LUNGES, REGARDS, TAYLOR, SQUATS, NATS, WARREN, and BEST.

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Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints

Yellow Connections Category Answer for November 17, 2023

Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for November 17, 2023

Green NYT Connections Category Hints

Green Connections Category Answer for November 17, 2023

Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for November 17, 2023

Blue NYT Connections Category Hints

Blue Connections Category Answer for November 17, 2023

Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for November 17, 2023

Purple NYT Connections Category Hints

Purple Connections Category Answer for November 17, 2023

Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for November 17, 2023

Answers for Today's NYT Connections Puzzle 159

For anyone who is in need of the full spoiler for today can check below. There, players of this mobile puzzle game will find all four categories and each of the four words in those categories.

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  • Yellow - Bodyweight Exercises: DIPS, LUNGES, PLANKS, SQUATS
  • Green - Email sign-offs: CARDS, JAYS, NATS, YANKS
  • Blue - M.L.B. Teams, for short: BEST, CHEERS, REGARDS, THANKS
  • Purple - Elizabeths and one Elisabeth: BANKS, MOSS, TAYLOR, WARREN

Want to play? Check out the New York Times Games Connections website available on almost any device with a browser.

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Released
June 12, 2023
ESRB
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Developer(s)
The New York Times Company
Publisher(s)
The New York Times Company
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WHERE TO PLAY

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The New York Times' Connections is a word game where players have to pick four words from the available 12 that share something in common.