NYT Connections November 30: Today’s Clues Explained
November seems to have disappeared in an instant, and suddenly we’re staring at the final day of the month. December is practically at the doorstep, Christmas lights are coming out, and soon we’ll all be trying to remember to write “2026” on forms. But before all that, today’s NYT Connections puzzle has stirred up plenty of curiosity, and if you’re looking for a clear, conversational breakdown of the hints and answers for Sunday, November 30 (Puzzle #903), this is your guide.
The puzzle’s word grid for today included sixteen interesting choices: WHISTLEBLEW, MISS, COCKATIEL, SPARROW, BEAR, HOOK, TURKEY, UNREAD, SWALLOW, SILVER, STAND, BUST, LEMON, LUFFY, CAMEROON and STOMACH. As always, the challenge is to group these words into four categories of four, each linked by a shared idea or theme that isn’t always obvious at first glance.
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The first hint pointed toward the Yellow group with the clue “You can deal with it.” Once the words were examined closely, it became clear that this group revolved around expressions that relate to tolerating something. That’s how BEAR, STAND, STOMACH and SWALLOW fell neatly into place. Each one can be used in phrases like “I can’t bear it,” or “I can’t stomach that,” all referring to putting up with something unpleasant.
The Blue group came with a clue referencing Blackbeard, and that was a giveaway for pirates. While SPARROW and HOOK might jump out instantly, SILVER and LUFFY completed the set. Together, they form a band of fictional pirates from various stories and genres, and once that clicked, the category fell right into place.
The Green hint described “A real dud,” which made identifying the next set much easier. MISS, BUST, TURKEY and LEMON all describe failures or flops. Whether it’s a failed performance, a broken-down car, or a disappointing turnout, these words share that theme of something not going quite right.
That left the Purple group, which was arguably the trickiest. The hint referencing “Maroon, Teal, Red, Blue” pointed toward color homophones hidden at the ends of words. Once the pattern was noticed, the final group was made up of CAMEROON (maroon), COCKATIEL (teal), UNREAD (red) and WHISTLEBLEW (blue). It’s the sort of connection that becomes obvious only after solving it.
Today’s puzzle balanced straightforward ideas with clever misdirection, especially that final color-based twist. Whether you solved it smoothly or wrestled with it until the last group, it offered that classic Connections blend of challenge and satisfaction.
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