For those struggling with the New York Times' daily Connections puzzle on Monday, November 2, 2026, Rock Paper Shotgun has released a guide offering hints and the full answer. The puzzle, identified as #1239, presents a grid of words that players must categorize into four groups of four.
Hints are provided for each color-coded category:
- Yellow: Words suggesting items to bring on a trek.
- Green: Terms related to provoking anger.
- Blue: Vocabulary associated with devices that create mist.
- Purple: Words describing objects that feature mirrors.
Additional clues mention a focus on water vapors in one group and the presence of the letter 'N' in at least one word per category. Specific word spoilers for each group are also available for those needing more direct assistance.
The full solution reveals the four categories and the words that belong to each:
- Yellow: Things to Bring on a Trek (Backpack, Compass, Hiking Boots, Water Bottle)
- Green: Anger (Incense, Nettle, Pique, Wind Up)
- Blue: Mist Makers (Dry Ice, Fog Machine, Humidifier, Waterfall)
- Purple: Things With Mirrors (Disco Ball, Dressing Room, Kaleidoscope, Medicine Cabinet)
Rock Paper Shotgun notes that a new Connections puzzle is released daily at midnight.