Connections Hints and Answers for Saturday, November 7, 2026 (#1245)
Stuck on NYT Connections #1245 for Saturday, November 7, 2026? Below are spoiler-free hints and clues for all four color groups, the red herrings to avoid, the four category names, and the full answers, each hidden until you open it.
Today's board features a mix of high-seas rewards and common apparel. Watch out for words that could describe geographic directions or locations.
| Puzzle | NYT Connections #1245 |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, November 7, 2026 |
| Editor | Wyna Liu |
| Difficulty | 3 out of 5 |
| Next puzzle | #1246 unlocks at midnight your local time (Sunday, November 8, 2026) |
Connections #1245 hints and clues
Each color group has three clues. Open one at a time: each gives away a little more than the last, and none of them shows the category name.
Yellow group hints
Hint 1: a gentle nudge
Think about what a lucky adventurer might bring home.
Hint 2: a stronger push
These terms refer to the valuable items or riches taken after a victory or discovery.
Hint 3: reveal one word
One example of these valuable riches is BOOTY.
Green group hints
Hint 1: a gentle nudge
These words describe different styles of casual upper-body garments.
Hint 2: a stronger push
Look for terms often found on clothing labels or in apparel catalogs.
Hint 3: reveal one word
The style featuring a collar and a few buttons is a POLO.
Blue group hints
Hint 1: a gentle nudge
Consider the beginning of several American jurisdictions.
Hint 2: a stronger push
Each of these is the opening term for a multi-word American territory.
Hint 3: reveal one word
One of these opening terms is used for the smallest American jurisdiction, RHODE.
Purple group hints
Hint 1: a gentle nudge
Try adding a common start to the beginning of these words.
Hint 2: a stronger push
These are the trailing halves of words describing severe weather events.
Hint 3: reveal one word
When you add a specific start to SOON, you get a seasonal wind and rain event.
Connections #1245 red herrings
Words that look like they belong together but don’t. Seeing them can save you a mistake.
Show the traps
- NORTH, SOUTH, EASTER: While these all sound like compass points, one is actually the end of a weather term.
- BOUNTY, RINGER: These might both make you think of people being pursued for a reward, but they belong to different themes.
- NEW, HENLEY: These both appear in the names of famous rowing regattas or locations in England, but don't share a group here.
Connections #1245 categories
Knowing the theme is often enough to finish. These are the four category names, without the words.
Show the four categories
- Yellow: PIRATE'S PLUNDER
- Green: KINDS OF SHIRTS
- Blue: FIRST WORDS OF U.S. STATE NAMES
- Purple: ENDS OF STORM TYPES
Connections #1245 answers
All 16 words sorted into their groups, with why each one fits. Spoilers inside.
Reveal all four answers
Yellow: PIRATE'S PLUNDER
BOOTY, BOUNTY, SPOILS, TREASURE
These four terms all refer to the rewards or riches obtained through theft, war, or discovery.
- BOOTY — Goods or property seized by force or through theft.
- BOUNTY — A reward or a large quantity of something valuable.
- SPOILS — The profits or advantages gained from a successful endeavor or conflict.
- TREASURE — Wealth such as gold, jewels, or other precious items.
Green: KINDS OF SHIRTS
HENLEY, POLO, RAGLAN, RINGER
These are all specific styles or cuts of casual tops or jerseys.
- HENLEY — A collarless pullover with a buttoned placket below the neckline.
- POLO — A knitted garment with a collar and a short placket.
- RAGLAN — A style of sleeve that extends in one piece fully to the collar.
- RINGER — A tee with a contrasting color on the collar and sleeve bands.
Blue: FIRST WORDS OF U.S. STATE NAMES
NEW, NORTH, RHODE, SOUTH
These are the initial words for several American jurisdictions like Jersey, Carolina, and Island.
- NEW — The opening word for Hampshire, Jersey, Mexico, and York.
- NORTH — The opening word for Carolina and Dakota.
- RHODE — The opening word for Island.
- SOUTH — The opening word for Carolina and Dakota.
Purple: ENDS OF STORM TYPES
CANE, CLONE, EASTER, SOON
These are the second halves of words for various types of extreme weather like hurricanes and monsoons.
- CANE — The second half of the word hurricane.
- CLONE — The second half of the word cyclone.
- EASTER — The second half of the word nor'easter.
- SOON — The second half of the word monsoon.