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NYT Connections #165 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Sunday, October 4, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Sunday, October 4, 2026Puzzle #165Updated 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.
CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
TABLE TENNIS NEEDS
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
PARTS OF A JUDGE COSTUME
Purple Group (Hardest)
Say the words aloud. The connection may depend on sound more than spelling.
SILENT ___
The 16 Connections Words
WIG
FILM
AUCTION
TABLE
PADDLE
COLLAR
GAVEL
LOT
BUNCH
BALL
PARTNER
NET
ROBE
HEAP
TREATMENT
STACK