QUIZ

Here are the hints and answers for the New York Times Connections puzzle No. 1,249, including groups covering medicine, golf, air-filled objects and hidden palindromes.

NYT Strands puzzle #983 uses the theme "Work it out", challenging players to find six gym-related muscle words and the spangram MUSCLEGROUP.

Wordle #1,971 for Wednesday, 11 November 2026, is BLESS. The puzzle challenges players with one vowel and a repeated S, while hints and strategy tips explain the answer.