Today's Connections answer
Connections Answer Detail
NYT Connections #171 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Saturday, October 10, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Saturday, October 10, 2026Puzzle #171Updated Oct 1, 2026, 2:46 PM UTC
Connections spoiler warning
Every answer is available below, but hints, categories, and words stay covered until you choose to reveal them.
Yellow Group (Easiest)
Start with the most direct everyday meanings. This set usually has the cleanest shared idea.
USEFUL WHEN WRITING A PAPER
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
PRESUME
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
SOCIAL MEDIA SECTIONS
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
___BOXING
The 16 Connections Words
OUTLINE
SHADOW
FEED
FIGURE
DRAFT
IMAGINE
KICK
NOTIFICATIONS
GATHER
NOTES
UN
MESSAGES
BEAT
SUPPOSE
PROFILE
THESIS