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1Repair Windows errors before they cause bigger problems2Fix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitches3Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errorsNYT Connections puzzle #526 was published on Monday, November 18, 2024. If you are looking for the answers to that specific puzzle, the date matters: November 18, 2025 was a different Connections game, #891. Below are graduated hints, followed by the complete solution.
Hints for Connections #526
Try the clues in order before revealing the answer sets:
- One group contains items used to style or dry hair.
- One group consists of recurring household costs.
- Look for animals and objects associated with small round marks.
- Each word in the last group can come before “crab.”
Answers for November 18, 2024
The four categories and their words were:
| Category | Words | Connection |
|---|---|---|
| USED IN HAIR CARE | COMB, DRYER, HAIRSPRAY, ROLLERS | Each is a hair-care tool or product. |
| MONTHLY EXPENSES | GAS, INTERNET, PHONE, RENT | Each can be a recurring household bill or cost. |
| THINGS WITH SPOTS | DALMATIAN, DIE, DOMINO, LADYBUG | Each is associated with spots, dots, or pips. |
| ___ CRAB | FIDDLER, HERMIT, HORSESHOE, SPIDER | Each combines with “crab” in a named type or compound term. |
Why the date and puzzle number matter
This answer guide is for the November 18, 2024 game, identified as #526 by Parade and TechRadar. The same calendar date in 2025 corresponds to a different puzzle, #891, so checking both year and number helps avoid opening the wrong solution.
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