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NYT Connections Puzzle: New Bot and Themed Groups!

11/29/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The New York Times' Connections puzzle for November 28, 2025 features four themed groups.
A new Connections Bot helps players track their performance.
Hints link yellow to the abdominal area.
Hints link green to replacement, blue to park staples, and purple to blackjack terms.
The answers are core, midsection, torso, trunk; backup, cover, relief, substitute; bench, pigeon, statue, tree; and bust, hit, split, stand.

History

Historical Context

The New York Times launched its first crossword puzzle on February 15, 1942, after initially dismissing them as trivial. The decision was influenced by the need for distraction during World War II, particularly following the Pearl Harbor attack. By the 1950s, the puzzle gained immense popularity, selling over 1 million copies weekly, and has since become a staple of American culture and cognitive engagement.

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Story summary

The New York Times' Connections puzzle for November 28, 2025 features four themed groups.
A new Connections Bot helps players track their performance.
Hints link yellow to the abdominal area.
Hints link green to replacement, blue to park staples, and purple to blackjack terms.
The answers are core, midsection, torso, trunk; backup, cover, relief, substitute; bench, pigeon, statue, tree; and bust, hit, split, stand.

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