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Today’s NYT Connections puzzle has a diverse mix of topics. They’re not too tough, but let’s hope you recognize your computer-related phrases. If you need help, you’re in the right place. Read on for clues and today’s Connections answers.
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Hints for today’s Connections groups
Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.
Yellow group hint: Point in the right direction.
Green group hint: Like a veneer, or veil.
Blue group hint: Like JPG.
Purple group hint: Musical instrument.
Answers for today’s Connections groups
Yellow group: Steer.
Green group: Thin layer.
Blue group: File extensions.
Purple group: ____ guitar.
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What are today’s Connections answers?
The completed NYT Connections puzzle for Nov. 4, 2025.
The yellow words in today’s Connections
The theme is steer. The four answers are direct, drive, guide and pilot.
The green words in today’s Connections
The theme is thin layer. The four answers are coat, film, leaf and sheet.
The blue words in today’s Connections
The theme is file extensions. The four answers are doc, mid, tiff and zip.
The purple words in today’s Connections
The theme is ____ guitar. The four answers are air, electric, rhythm and slide.
