November 13, 2025

NYT Connections Hint - November 13, 2025

Hey there, puzzle pals! 🌟 Today’s Connections game was a rollercoaster ride through words that play with our daily life. Honestly, I almost mixed up a fire extinguisher for a super fancy soda maker! Don't even get me started on how much I pondered over those attire words. Let’s dive into some foamy fun!

Word Explanations

  • FIT

    • Fit isn’t just about size; it's also about finding your own groove in life—whether that’s in clothing or wellness. 🏋️

  • OVAL

    • An oval shape is that graceful form we often see in art and design. It's classic and gives off a smooth vibe. 🎨

  • THREADS

    • Threads can mean literal pieces of fabric, but let’s be honest—‘threads’ is also how we refer to our style! Fashion has its own language, and threads tell our story. 🧵

  • FIRE EXTINGUISHER

    • A fire extinguisher is that trusty little gadget we hope never to use, but boy are we glad it exists! It uses foam to extinguish flames—definitely a hero in emergencies! 🚒

  • AIR PURIFIER

    • An air purifier is like a breath of fresh air (quite literally!). It uses filters to clean the air in your home. Perfect for those allergy sufferers out there! 🍃

  • MICROSOFT

    • Microsoft is not just software; it's practically a verb now! 🤔 It's synonymous with office work and computer tasks. Its products have revolutionized how we work and connect online.

  • INSTAGRAM

    • Instagram is that social media addiction we all secretly love. It’s the place where filters turn our snack pics into gourmet meals! 🍔✨

  • CIGARETTE

    • A cigarette isn’t just a smoking tool; it’s a controversial piece of modern society. With that filter, it’s like a strange little paradox of pleasure and risk. 🚬

  • BOX

    • Boxes are like the shy, unsung heroes of the home. Whether they store treasures or help in moving, they’re always there. 📦

  • POST

    • A post can refer to many things: a mail delivery, a social media update, or those sticky notes that remind us of our daily to-dos. 📝

  • COFFEE MAKER

    • A coffee maker is that glorious little machine that fuels our mornings. Without it, many of us would be lost, roaming like zombies! ☕

  • BEER

    • Beer is a frothy, bubbly drink enjoyed worldwide. Whether it’s at a barbecue or a rooftop gathering, it’s often the life of the party. 🍻

  • SHAVING CREAM

    • Shaving cream? Oh, it's like a silky cloud for your face before the razor does its magic. Can you tell I like a good shave? 😄

  • GETUP

    • Getup is just a fun way to refer to what we wear, especially in a more casual context. You want to show off your fashionable flair? Call it a getup! 👗

  • SEA

    • The sea is our planet's giant blue wonder. It’s calming, vast, and sometimes a bit scary. Just don’t forget to keep your sandy toes out of the coffee! 🌊

  • DUDS

    • Duds is a casual term for clothes. It’s all about wearing what makes you feel comfortable and stylish. Fashion is about expression! 👖

Theme Hints

  1. ATTIRE

    • Think about the latest fashion trends and what you're wearing today.

  2. FOAMY THINGS

    • Picture something frothy and sudsy. What comes to mind?

  3. THINGS THAT USE FILTERS

    • Consider anything that clears out the undesirable stuff. Got it?

  4. ___ OFFICE

    • Think about what you’d find in an office space but leave the usual suspects behind.

Answers Explanation

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  1. ATTIRE

    :DUDS,FIT,GETUP,THREADS

    • In the attire category, all four words refer to items we wear. Threads make up our clothing, duds is slang for clothes, fit relates to how well something suits us, and getup is just a fun way to describe our total outfit.

  2. FOAMY THINGS

    :BEER,FIRE EXTINGUISHER,SEA,SHAVING CREAM

    • The foamy group consists of items that either froth up or create bubbles—like a fire extinguisher's foam, refreshing beer, the gentle foamy waves of the sea, and of course, shaving cream that helps us with those morning rituals.

  3. THINGS THAT USE FILTERS

    :AIR PURIFIER,CIGARETTE,COFFEE MAKER,INSTAGRAM

    • Words that are all about filtering something! An air purifier cleans the air we breathe, while a cigarette and coffee maker both use filters in their processes, and Instagram? Well, it filters images for that perfect aesthetic.

  4. ___ OFFICE

    :BOX,MICROSOFT,OVAL,POST

    • This is a fun category based on office-related items! Microsoft is a giant in software, box is something we pack things in, oval could refer to an oval office or paper shapes, and post can relate to anything from letters to the online world.

Wow, today’s challenge really had me thinking! I felt like a fashion guru with those attire words and a bit of a chemist with the foamy group. Can't wait to unravel more word puzzles tomorrow!