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NYT Connections #172 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Sunday, October 11, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Sunday, October 11, 2026Puzzle #172Updated 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.
PUT TO USE
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
MONTHLY BILLS
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
THINGS YOU MIGHT FIND IN A GLOVE COMPARTMENT
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
ENDING IN GAMBITS
The 16 Connections Words
HARNESS
MAP
PERUSE
PHONE
GLOVES
CABLE
APPLY
PATRICK
ELECTRICITY
WIELD
ICE SCRAPER
UTILIZE
EMPLOY
REGISTRATION
SYNTACTIC
INTERNET