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 categoryPLAY
MONOLOGUE
DICHOTOMY
STASH
TRIDENT
MUSICAL
STICKY
STORE
HAMBURGER
TETRACYCLINE
CHOREOGRAPHY
SQUIRREL
ORCHESTRATIONS
CINNAMON
HOT DOG
BANK
NYT Connections Hints and Solutions for 7. October, 2026
Progressive hint assistance for each category.