Connections #159 Answers
Friday, November 17, 2023
Here are the answers to NYT Connections #159 for Friday, November 17, 2023. The 16 words split into four groups by colour — yellow is easiest, purple the trickiest. The group themes are listed first as hints, then every group is revealed below. Looking for the latest puzzle? See today's Connections.
Hints — the four group themes
- Yellow (easiest): bodyweight exercises
- Green: email sign-offs
- Blue: m.l.b. teams, for short
- Purple (hardest): elizabeths (and one elisabeth)
Answers
BODYWEIGHT EXERCISES
DIPS, LUNGES, PLANKS, SQUATS
EMAIL SIGN-OFFS
BEST, CHEERS, REGARDS, THANKS
M.L.B. TEAMS, FOR SHORT
CARDS, JAYS, NATS, YANKS
ELIZABETHS (AND ONE ELISABETH)
BANKS, MOSS, TAYLOR, WARREN
Previous Connections answers
- #158 — balderdash, helm, single/plural animals, great ___
- #157 — “gross!”, magazines, “yes” in different languages, homophones
- #156 — basic emotions, bit of vocal fanfare, obtain, ___ ant
- #155 — unit of language, trademark, funny person, things with leaves
- #154 — presidents, sports professionals, car companies, common prefixes
- #153 — sparse/lacking, fun time, filmmaking equipment, “get a ___!”
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