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Today's NYT Connections words and clues
Find the common connection between four groups of four words. The board stays in its original shuffled order so you can study all 16 words before using a clue.
Today's Connections group hints and categories
For each color group, reveal the category hint first, then two words, then the full group. Yellow is usually the most direct and purple the trickiest.
Today's NYT Connections answers and solution
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What do the Connections colors mean?
Yellow is usually the most straightforward group, followed by green and blue. Purple is normally the most difficult and often uses wordplay, shared phrases, or words with something added or removed.
Connections hint today for October 22, 2026
Study all 16 words first, then reveal one NYT Connections category and answer group at a time.
Today's Connections word list
- MOBILE
- COMFORT
- BLANK
- SAFETY
- RELIEF
- GRIP
- END
- BUST
- HANDLE
- TACKLE
- PILL
- KNOB
- SHE
- GUARD
- HILT
- STATUE
NYT Connections categories and answers
Reveal the Yellow category and its four answers
PARTS TO BE GRASPED: GRIP, HANDLE, HILT, KNOB
Reveal the Green category and its four answers
KINDS OF SCULPTURES: BUST, MOBILE, RELIEF, STATUE
Reveal the Blue category and its four answers
AMERICAN FOOTBALL POSITIONS: END, GUARD, SAFETY, TACKLE
Reveal the Purple category and its four answers
STARTS OF BEDDING: BLANK, COMFORT, PILL, SHE
Connections FAQ for October 22, 2026
- What date is today's Connections puzzle?
- This verified puzzle is dated October 22, 2026.
- How many categories are in today's Connections?
- There are four groups of four words: yellow, green, blue and purple.
- Where are today's Connections answers?
- Each category and its four answers are inside the spoiler-controlled sections above.
- Are these NYT Connections hints current?
- Yes. The 16 words, categories and answers were checked against the verified October 22, 2026 puzzle.
How to solve NYT Connections
Start by looking for a clean set of four and watch for words that plausibly fit more than one category. If you are stuck, reveal the yellow category title first. Save the purple group for last because it often relies on wordplay, missing words, or a shared phrase pattern.
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