NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Sunday, November 10 (game #518)

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Good morning! Let’s play Connections, the NYT’s clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need clues.

Looking for some brain-teasing word games after finishing Connections? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. Check out daily Wordle hints, Strands hints, and Quordle hints articles for some more fun challenges.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Connections today is below, so don’t read on if you don’t want to know the answers.

NYT Connections today (game #518) – today’s words
(Image credit: New York Times)

Today’s NYT Connections words are…

  • RAVEN
  • GOLFER
  • PILOT
  • PENDULUM
  • DRUM
  • USHER
  • SALOON DOORS
  • CASK
  • COWBOY
  • CYLINDER
  • STEER
  • JET
  • TANK
  • RAM
  • SWING
  • SHEPHERD
NYT Connections today (game #518) – hint #1 – group hints

Need some clues for today’s NYT Connections groups?

  • Yellow: Could hold beer, oil etc
  • Green: Show the way
  • Blue: Bear is another
  • Purple: They make a side-to-side motion

Want more hints? Keep reading for the group answers.

NYT Connections today (game #518) – hint #2 – group answers

Curious about the answers for today’s NYT Connections groups?

  • YELLOW: BARREL-SHAPED CONTAINER
  • GREEN: GUIDE
  • BLUE: N.F.L. TEAM MEMBER
  • PURPLE: THINGS THAT SWING

To uncover the answers, proceed carefully to the next section.

NYT Connections today (game #518) – the answers
NYT Connections answers for game 518 on a purple background
(Image credit: New York Times)

Unveiling the answers to today’s Connections, game #518:

  • YELLOW: BARREL-SHAPED CONTAINER CASK, CYLINDER, DRUM, TANK
  • GREEN: GUIDE PILOT, SHEPHERD, STEER, USHER
  • BLUE: N.F.L. TEAM MEMBER COWBOY, JET, RAM, RAVEN
  • PURPLE: THINGS THAT SWING GOLFER, PENDULUM, SALOON DOORS, SWING

My rating: Easy

My score: Perfect

Reflecting on today’s challenge, the inclusion of the word SWING in the group named THINGS THAT SWING seemed a bit redundant. How did you fare? Share your progress with me!

Yesterday’s NYT Connections answers (Saturday, 9 November, game #517)

  • YELLOW: CONTORTED BENT, GNARLY, TWISTED, WARPED
  • GREEN: SMALLEST AMOUNT LICK, OUNCE, SHRED, TRACE
  • BLUE: ALGEBRA TERMS EXPONENT, POWER, RADICAL, ROOT
  • PURPLE: WORDS BEFORE “ROOM” TO MEAN LAVATORY BATH, POWDER, REST, THRONE

What is NYT Connections?

NYT Connections is a popular word game by the New York Times where players group items based on common traits. The difficulty levels vary, with green being easy and purple being the most challenging.

You don’t need to solve the final group, as it can be deduced by elimination. Players can also make up to four mistakes to help with gameplay.

While more complex than Wordle, NYT Connections requires attention to detail to avoid word traps and misdirections.

Play for free on the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.