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NYT Connections #175 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Wednesday, October 14, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026Puzzle #175Updated 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.
HINT
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
TENNIS SHOTS
Blue Group (Medium)
Try adding, placing, or pairing the same short word with each answer instead of reading the words alone.
SUPERHEROES, WITH "THE"
Purple Group (Hardest)
Try adding, placing, or pairing the same short word with each answer instead of reading the words alone.
STARTING WITH "FEE, FI, FO, FUM"
The 16 Connections Words
FEED
THING
SERVE
SUGGESTION
FIERY
FLICKER
FLASH
FOMENT
SMASH
HULK
TRACE
FUMBLE
SLICE
WHIFF
VOLLEY
PUNISHER