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NYT Connections #170 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Friday, October 9, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Friday, October 9, 2026Puzzle #170Updated 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.
DECISIVE VICTORY
Green Group (Easy)
Think of entertainment titles and named works, not only dictionary definitions.
CONTROLLED BY A TV REMOTE
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
FEATURES OF A SPORTS SHOW
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
AIR ___
The 16 Connections Words
POWER
GUITAR
CONDITIONER
VOLUME
BLOWOUT
KISS
SWEEP
HIGHLIGHTS
SCORES
QUOTES
INPUT
STATS
CHANNEL
ROMP
RECAP
ROUT