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NYT Connections #166 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Monday, October 5, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Monday, October 5, 2026Puzzle #166Updated 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.
CALM
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
ADJECTIVES FOR MATURE CONTENT
Blue Group (Medium)
Each word can name a kind, type, or version of one broader idea.
KINDS OF BOARDS
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
ENDING IN WAYS TO TEMPORARILY ACQUIRE
The 16 Connections Words
PARENT
ADVISORY
EXPLICIT
CONTENT
CHESS
PLEASE
MESSAGE
GRAPHIC
STRONG
SAPPHIRE
SUGGESTIVE
SERENE
PEACEFUL
IRONING
SLOAN
PLACID