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NYT Connections #162 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Thursday, October 1, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Thursday, October 1, 2026Puzzle #162Updated Sep 12, 2026, 11:43 AM UTC
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Yellow Group (Easiest)
Start with the most direct everyday meanings. This set usually has the cleanest shared idea.
PUT
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
DRESS SHIRT MEASUREMENTS
Blue Group (Medium)
Try adding, placing, or pairing the same short word with each answer instead of reading the words alone.
2000S INDIE ROCK BANDS, WITH "THE"
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
STARTS OF NYT PRINT PUZZLES
The 16 Connections Words
NATIONAL
KEN
NECK
SHINS
ACRO
STICK
WAIST
WALKMEN
SITUATE
SLEEVE
CROSS
PLACE
SUD
POSITION
CHEST
DECEMBERISTS