NYT Connections for November 14, 2025 (Puzzle #887) is now live, bringing players a challenging new grid filled with evaluation terms, radio-tuning concepts, and ’90s action-film classics. Many solvers are calling today’s puzzle one of the trickier ones of the month, especially because of its movie-based categories.
Today’s NYT Connections Puzzle Overview
The New York Times released the latest 16-word Connections grid early Friday, featuring four distinct groups that require sharp observation and familiarity with both everyday vocabulary and pop culture. Puzzle #887 has already sparked discussions online due to its overlapping meanings and film-genre mix.
NYT Connections Categories for November 14, 2025
🟨 Yellow – “Evaluate”
Words associated with judgment or assessment:
GRADE, JUDGE, RATE, REVIEW
🟩 Green – “Radio Tuning Options”
Terms linked to selecting radio broadcasts:
BAND, CHANNEL, FREQUENCY, STATION
🟦 Blue – “Action Film Subgenres”
Popular subcategories within the action genre:
BUDDY, DISASTER, MARTIAL ARTS, SUPERHERO
🟪 Purple – “Classic ’90s Action Films”
Iconic movies from the 1990s:
ARMAGEDDON, HARD BOILED, HEAT, SPEED
According to the NYT team, today’s complexity comes from dual-meaning words such as rate and grade, which tend to confuse players attempting to group them correctly.
Puzzle Difficulty & Tips
Today’s Connections is labelled moderately challenging, especially due to the heavy reliance on movie knowledge. Players recommend:
- Starting with the simplest categories
- Shuffling the board to avoid pattern bias
- Being mindful of the four-mistake limit
Despite the difficulty, the mix of pop culture and common vocabulary makes this puzzle entertaining for both beginners and experienced solvers.
Quick FAQs for Today’s NYT Connections
• What are today’s hints?
Evaluation words, radio tuning terms, action subgenres, and ’90s action films.
• What are today’s answers?
GRADE, JUDGE, RATE, REVIEW / BAND, CHANNEL, FREQUENCY, STATION / BUDDY, DISASTER, MARTIAL ARTS, SUPERHERO / ARMAGEDDON, HARD BOILED, HEAT, SPEED
• How tough is today’s puzzle?
Moderately challenging.
• How many mistakes are allowed?
Four wrong guesses.
• Can older puzzles be played?
Yes, the NYT Games archive offers access to previous Connections puzzles.
