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NYT Connections #177 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Friday, October 16, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Friday, October 16, 2026Puzzle #177Updated 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.
SURFACE IMPERFECTIONS
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
LANDLOCKED COUNTRIES
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
EUROPEAN COUNTRIES MINUS A LETTER
Purple Group (Hardest)
Try adding, placing, or pairing the same short word with each answer instead of reading the words alone.
STARTING WITH WORDS FOR "STYLISH"
The 16 Connections Words
HUNGARY
HUNGRY
HIPPO
CHICKEN
CHIP
CHAD
COOLIDGE
CYRUS
SPAN
MARK
LAOS
NICK
PARAGUAY
SMARTIES
BULGARI
SCRATCH