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NYT Connections #168 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Wednesday, October 7, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Wednesday, October 7, 2026Puzzle #168Updated Oct 1, 2026, 2:46 PM UTC
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Yellow Group (Easiest)
Start with the most direct everyday meanings. This set usually has the cleanest shared idea.
SAVE FOR LATER
Green Group (Easy)
Each word can name a kind, type, or version of one broader idea.
KINDS OF BUNS
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
GREEK NUMERICAL PREFIXES
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
BEST ___ TONY AWARDS
The 16 Connections Words
MUSICAL
CINNAMON
TRIDENT
HOT DOG
STICKY
SQUIRREL
MONOLOGUE
PLAY
BANK
DICHOTOMY
HAMBURGER
STORE
CHOREOGRAPHY
STASH
ORCHESTRATIONS
TETRACYCLINE