Spoilers ahead! If you want clues or answers for today’s NYT Connections puzzle, you’ve come to the right place. Here are the hints and answers for puzzle #882 on Sunday, November 9, 2025.
Today’s NYT Connections puzzle offers a range of categories that will challenge and entertain word enthusiasts. The categories revealed for this Sunday’s puzzle include self-care essentials, items you might find packed closely together, activities involving thoughtful consideration, and categories centered around avian-related terms.
If you found any of today’s connections tricky, remember you’re not alone, and these hints should assist you. Here are the categories:
1. Personal grooming items: BRUSH, MIRROR, NAIL FILE, TWEEZERS
2. Packed items: COMPACT, DENSE, THICK, TIGHT
3. Pondering activities: DELIBERATE, MUSE, NOODLE, REFLECT
4. Bird homophones (words that sound similar): CRANIUM, CRONUT, LUNAR, PUFNSTUF
How did you perform with today’s puzzle?
If you missed out on previous puzzles, check out our recent hints and answers for a quick catch-up. The NYT Connections puzzle remains a fun and engaging way to challenge your mind, so keep playing and enjoying the game!
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