Today’s NYT Connections Hints, Answers for Nov. 4 #877

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Today’s NYT Connections puzzle features a diverse mix of topics. They’re not too difficult, but hopefully you’ll recognize your computer-related expressions. If you need help, you’ve come to the right place. Read on for clues and today’s Connections answers.
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Tips for Today’s Connections Groups
Here are four clues for today’s Connections puzzle groupings, ordered from the easiest yellow group to the difficult (and sometimes weird) purple group.
Yellow group index: Point in the right direction.
Green group index: Like a veneer, or a veil.
Blue group index: Like JPG.
Purple group index: Musical instrument.
Answers for Today’s Connections groups
Yellow group: Direct.
Green Group: Thin layer.
Blue group: File extensions.
Purple group: ____ guitar.
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What are today’s Connections answers?
The NYT Connections puzzle completed by November 4, 2025.
Yellow words in today’s Connections
The theme is beef. The four answers are direct, lead, guide and pilot.
Green words in today’s Connections
The theme is a thin layer. The four answers are coat, film, sheet and sheet.
Blue words in today’s Connections
The theme is file extensions. The four responses are doc, mid, tiff and zip.
Purple words in today’s Connections
The theme is ____ guitar. The four responses are air, electric, rhythm and slide.




