The NYT Connections game asks players to sort 16 words into four related groups of four. On 13 November 2025 the puzzle blended recognizable brands, everyday objects, and a few playful links that could trick solvers into double-counting. Below you’ll find fresh hints and the verified grouped answers.

NYT Connections puzzle overview: 13 November 2025

This grid felt approachable but clever — one group relied on recognizable product names, another on clothing/appearance words, a third on items that use filters, and the last on phrases that pair with “office.” Solvers who hesitated likely did so where words could plausibly fit two categories.

NYT Connections hints: 13 November 2025

Category 1:
  • Think bubbly or sudsy substances.
  • You might find these at the bar, the beach, the sink, or the sink of a barber.
  • Texture is a key identifier.
  • Not all are drinks.
Category 2:
  • Words that describe clothing or how you look.
  • Could be slang or straightforward descriptors.
  • Often used when commenting on someone’s outfit.
  • One is an informal plural for garments.
Category 3:
  • Not just physical filters — think both mechanical and digital.
  • Used to clean, to brew, or to alter an image.
  • All four are linked by “filter” in some way.
  • One is both consumable and filtered.
Category 4:
  • Each word pairs naturally with the word “office.”
  • Think common compound phrases (two-word combos).
  • One is a famous political place, another a software suite.
  • All complete “___ office” when placed before or after.

NYT Connections answers: 13 November 2025

Here are the answers, grouped by category:

Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4

Conclusion & quick strategy tip

This puzzle rewarded solvers who mixed literal and lateral thinking — a few words could look like they belonged to multiple groups until you noticed the specific linkage (foam, filters, clothing slang, or “___ office” compounds). It was a satisfying midweek brain-teaser.