Warning: Spoilers ahead! If you’re stuck on today’s NYT ‘Connections’ puzzle, read on for hints and answers for #902 on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
If you’ve hit a roadblock with the connections in today’s puzzle, you’re not alone. Here are some clues to help you out, along with the answers below.
Hints for Today’s NYT Connections Categories on Saturday, November 29:
1. Often referred to as “washboard.”
2. A second option, just in case.
3. Where you might have a picnic.
4. Hit me!
And now, the answers:
1. ABDOMINAL AREA: CORE, MIDSECTION, TORSO, TRUNK
2. REPLACEMENT: BACKUP, COVER, RELIEF, SUBSTITUTE
3. PARK STAPLES: BENCH, PIGEON, STATUE, TREE
4. BLACKJACK TERMS: BUST, HIT, SPLIT, STAND
How did you do?
In the world of connections, sometimes finding the right pieces can be just as satisfying as completing the puzzle itself.
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