Sports NYT Games Daily Hints: Nov 5 Connections, Strands, Quordle & Sports Edition WireByte The New York Times released daily puzzle solutions for November 5, 2026. Connections (Game #1243) featured categories including boot types and flowers. Strands (Game #977) centered on the phrase 'Handle with care.' Quordle (Game #1746) involved four words with four distinct vowels. The Sports Edition of Connections tested knowledge of college basketball themes.