**Connections: The Newest NYT Word Game Taking the Web by Storm**

*Connections* is the latest word game from the *New York Times* that has swiftly become a sensation. The game prompts players to discover “common links among words.” Similar to *Wordle*, *Connections* resets each day at midnight, with each new challenge gradually increasing in difficulty. If you’re having trouble, we have some hints and tricks to assist you.

If you’re solely looking for today’s answer, scroll down to find the solution for the November 11 *Connections* puzzle. However, if you prefer to tackle it independently, continue reading for some useful clues and strategies.

### What is *Connections*?

The *NYT*’s newest daily word game has taken social media by storm. Associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu is recognized for her role in creating *Connections* and introducing it to the *Times*’ Games section. You can enjoy *Connections* on both web browsers and mobile devices, with the aim of grouping four words that share a common theme.

Each puzzle features 16 words, which need to be categorized into four groups. These categories can include anything from book titles to software names, countries, and more. Although several words may appear to fit together, there is only one correct solution for each group.

When you accurately group four words, they are eliminated from the board. Conversely, if your guess is incorrect, it counts as an error. Players can make up to four mistakes before the game concludes.

To simplify the game, players can shuffle the board to identify connections more easily. Each group is color-coded: yellow is the simplest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Much like *Wordle*, you can share your scores on social media to compare with friends.

### Here’s a Hint for Today’s *Connections* Categories

If you need a slight nudge without having the exact categories revealed, here are some hints for today’s puzzle:

– **Yellow**: Savory confectionery brands
– **Green**: Essence
– **Blue**: Various forms of support for women
– **Purple**: Notable “Birds”

### Today’s *Connections* Categories

Need additional assistance? Here are the categories for today’s puzzle:

– **Yellow**: Chocolate Bars
– **Green**: Gist
– **Blue**: Types of Bras
– **Purple**: ___Bird

### The Answer to Today’s *Connections* Puzzle

Ready for the solution? Here’s your final opportunity to turn back before we reveal the answers.

Drumroll, please!

The answer to *Connections* #518 for November 11 is:

– **Chocolate Bars**: CRUNCH, DOVE, MARS, PAYDAY
– **Gist**: CORE, MEAT, SUBSTANCE, THRUST
– **Types of Bras**: DEMI, PUSH-UP, SPORTS, WIRELESS
– **___Bird**: BIG, EARLY, LADY, SUE

Don’t fret if you didn’t figure it out this time—there will be a fresh *Connections* puzzle tomorrow, and we’ll return with more hints to support you.

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