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NYT Connections #176 Answers

Reveal the four groups gradually for the Thursday, October 15, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.

Thursday, October 15, 2026Puzzle #176Updated Oct 1, 2026, 2:46 PM UTC

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Every answer is available below, but hints, categories, and words stay covered until you choose to reveal them.

Start with the most direct everyday meanings. This set usually has the cleanest shared idea.

WAYS TO PRESERVE FOOD

Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.

THINGS YOU CAN SCORE IN SPORTS

Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.

LOWEST PART

Try adding, placing, or pairing the same short word with each answer instead of reading the words alone.

LOW LANDFORMS WITH A LETTER CHANGED

SMOKE

BASKET

DRY

FOOT

VOLLEY

CANNON

RUN

PICKLE

BASE

GOAL

FORGE

FOUNDATION

CURE

RACINE

BOTTOM

TOUCHDOWN