How NYT Connections Works
Connections challenges players to arrange 16 scrambled words into 4 distinct groups of 4 based on hidden common threads or associations. Beware of "red herrings" designed to fit into multiple categories.
Today's Shuffled Clues
Click word to locate categoryLOT
AUCTION
COLLAR
TREATMENT
FILM
GAVEL
STACK
ROBE
WIG
BALL
PARTNER
TABLE
NET
HEAP
BUNCH
PADDLE
NYT Connections Hints and Solutions for 4. October, 2026
Progressive hint assistance for each category.