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1Fix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitches2Repair Windows errors before they cause bigger problems3Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minuteThe November 4, 2025, NYT Connections puzzle is #877. Its four groups are STEER, THIN LAYER, FILE EXTENSIONS, and ____ GUITAR.
Connections #877 answers for November 4, 2025
| Color | Category | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | STEER | DIRECT, DRIVE, GUIDE, PILOT |
| Green | THIN LAYER | COAT, FILM, LEAF, SHEET |
| Blue | FILE EXTENSIONS | DOC, MID, TIFF, ZIP |
| Purple | ____ GUITAR | AIR, ELECTRIC, RHYTHM, SLIDE |
Why the words belong together
Yellow: STEER
DIRECT, DRIVE, GUIDE, and PILOT can all mean to direct or guide a course.
Green: THIN LAYER
COAT, FILM, LEAF, and SHEET can each describe a thin covering, such as a coat of paint or a sheet of ice.
Blue: FILE EXTENSIONS
DOC, MID, TIFF, and ZIP are file-extension labels associated respectively with documents, MIDI files, an image format, and compressed archives.
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Purple: ____ GUITAR
Put GUITAR after each word to make AIR GUITAR, ELECTRIC GUITAR, RHYTHM GUITAR, and SLIDE GUITAR.
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This answer key is for puzzle #877, associated with November 4, 2025. The game appears at midnight in each player’s local time zone, so the date meant by “today” can vary by location.
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