How to Effectively Complete Today’s Connections

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It’s a new day, and that means a fresh puzzle in the New York Times’ Connections game. If you’re trying to keep your winning streak and only need help with that tricky last category, don’t worry—we’ve got all the clues you might need.

Below, you’ll find helpful hints, from vague nudges to outright answers. Whether you want a little direction or a quick cheat to keep your record spotless, you’re in the right spot.

If you came here by mistake and actually need the answers for November 1, click here.

Category Hints

We’ll go through these hints starting with the easiest category to the hardest, as the game itself suggests—Yellow, Green, Blue, then Purple.

Want the hints for today’s categories? Click below! These won’t reveal the actual category names but will guide you in the right direction.

The yellow category relates to transportation.
The green category involves shades of the same color.
The blue category relates to signs of physical exhaustion, like after a long run.
The purple category ties to your star sign—or perhaps your star sign.

Herring Watch: No category related to pants!