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 categorySERENE
STRONG
CONTENT
PARENT
SAPPHIRE
ADVISORY
PLEASE
SUGGESTIVE
PEACEFUL
SLOAN
EXPLICIT
IRONING
CHESS
MESSAGE
GRAPHIC
PLACID
NYT Connections Hints and Solutions for 5. October, 2026
Progressive hint assistance for each category.