NYT’s daily word-grouping game drops a fresh 16-word grid every day. If you’re aiming to keep a streak intact, here are clean hints and the full solution for Connections #885 (November 12, 2025). You can play the puzzle on the official page at nytimes.com/games/connections.
Today’s category hints (easiest → hardest)
- Yellow: four-letter sports
- Green: slang for a simpleton or fool
- Blue: common internet/marketing initialisms
- Purple: everyday Spanish words
Connections #885 — full answers
| Color | Theme | Words | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow | Sports (four-letter) | GOLF, JUDO, POLO, SUMO | Each is a sport with a four-letter name. |
| Green | Doofus (slang) | BOZO, DODO, DOPE, YO-YO | Informal insults for a foolish person. |
| Blue | Acronyms | BOGO, FOMO, GOAT, YOLO | Buy One Get One; Fear Of Missing Out; Greatest Of All Time; You Only Live Once. |
| Purple | Spanish words | COMO, LOCO, POCO, ROJO | “como” (like/as), “loco” (crazy), “poco” (little/few), “rojo” (red). |
What might trip you up
- Plenty of “-O” endings: several words can feel interchangeable at first glance. Separate slang (BOZO, DODO, DOPE, YO-YO) from acronyms (BOGO, FOMO, GOAT, YOLO) before you commit.
- COMO vs. acronyms: “COMO” looks acronym-like but sits firmly in the Spanish set.
How Connections works (quick refresher)
- Group 16 words into four sets of four that share a common theme.
- Difficulty is color-coded: Yellow (easiest), Green, Blue, Purple (hardest).
- You can make up to four mistakes before the game ends.
- A new puzzle appears daily and replaces the previous one.
That’s the wall for #885. If you’re managing a streak, clear the “-O” lookalikes first, then lock in the acronyms — the rest tends to fall into place.
