How To Solve Today's Connections - November 5, Solution #1243

NYT Connections Answers And Hints - November 5, 2026 Solution #1243 Published Nov 4, 2026, 8:46 AM EST Allyson Cochran is a Chicago-based Editor at TheGamer who has worked as a journalist since 2020 and in games journalism since 2022. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and focuses primarily on guides, previews, and developer interviews, with particular expertise in cozy indie games and live-service FPS titles. She has interviewed numerous game directors, including those of games like Overwatch and Dead by Daylight. Allyson has written and edited thousands of guides, and she genuinely loves every minute of it. Ready to take on another day of the New York Times' Connections game? If you're hoping to keep your streak going but one of today's categories has you stumped, don't worry. We've got all the hints you need to get back on track! You'll find everything below, from gentle nudges to help you figure things out yourself to the full answers if you're ready to call it a day. Whether you need a little help or just want to keep that winning streak intact, we've got you covered! If you're here by mistake and instead need the answers for November 4, click here. Category Hints We'll present these hints from the easiest category to the hardest, as prescribed by the puzzle itself - Yellow, Green, Blue, then Purple. If you want today's category hints, click below! These will not spoil the actual names of the categories but will nudge you in the right direction. Today's yellow category relates to footwear. Today's green category relates to colorful additions to a garden. Today's blue category relates to objects that taper. Today's purple category relates to spirits with a slight spelling makeover. Today's Answers If you used our clues or help, I'd love to see how you did in the comments below! If you want today's answers, click below! Today's answers are listed below: Yellow Category: Kinds of Heels Kitten, Platform, Spike, Wedge Green Category: Flowers Anemone, Lotus, Narcissus, Rose Blue Category: Teardrop-Shaped Things Pear, Raindrop, Speedbag, Uvula Purple Category: Liquors With Last Letters Changed Brando, Gig, Run, Whisker