**Connections: The New NYT Word Game Taking the World by Storm**

*Connections* is the latest word challenge from the *New York Times* that has rapidly captured attention. The game tasks players with uncovering “common themes among words.” Similar to *Wordle*, *Connections* resets every day at midnight, and each new puzzle becomes increasingly challenging. If you find yourself in a bind, don’t fret—we have some useful hints and tips to assist you with today’s puzzle.

If you’re simply in search of today’s solution, feel free to scroll to the end of this piece for the *Connections* answer from November 10. However, if you’d rather tackle it independently, continue reading for clues, strategies, and tips to aid you.

### What is Connections?

*Connections* is the newest daily word game produced by the *New York Times*, and it’s already making waves on social media. Developed with the assistance of associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu, the game can be played on web browsers and mobile devices. The goal is straightforward: group four words that relate to a shared theme.

Each puzzle offers 16 words, which need to be categorized into four groups. These categories can encompass a variety of topics—book titles, software, countries, and more. While some words may appear to belong together, there is only one accurate solution for each grouping.

When you successfully group four words, they are removed from the board. However, proceed with caution—guessing incorrectly counts as a mistake. Players can make up to four mistakes before the game concludes.

To assist in the process, you can shuffle the board to better identify connections. Each group’s difficulty is color-coded: yellow is the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. And, much like *Wordle*, you can share your results with your friends on social media.

### Hint for Today’s Connections Categories

Need a little push without ruining the surprise? Here are some clues for today’s categories:

– **Yellow**: Formed like a circle
– **Green**: Showing the path
– **Blue**: Singular team mascots
– **Purple**: Items that move in a broad arc

### Today’s Connections Categories

Still facing a challenge? Here are the categories for today:

– **Yellow**: Container with a Barrel Shape
– **Green**: Navigator
– **Blue**: NFL Player
– **Purple**: Objects That Swing

### Ready for the Solutions?

If you’re set for the answer, this is your final opportunity to look away. Here it comes!

The answer to today’s *Connections* #517 is:

– **Container with a Barrel Shape**: CASK, CYLINDER, DRUM, TANK
– **Navigator**: PILOT, SHEPHERD, STEER, USHER
– **NFL Player**: COWBOY, JET, RAM, RAVEN
– **Objects That Swing**: GOLFER, PENDULUM, SALOON DOORS, SWING

Don’t be disheartened if you didn’t succeed this time—tomorrow brings a new *Connections* puzzle, and we’ll return with additional hints to support you!

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