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NYT Connections #178 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Saturday, October 17, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Saturday, October 17, 2026Puzzle #178Updated 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.
DIGITAL NOTIFICATIONS
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
PHOTO
Blue Group (Medium)
Each word can name a kind, type, or version of one broader idea.
KINDS OF CRABS
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
LA ___
The 16 Connections Words
BREA
KING
SNAP
PING
STILL
PAZ
SNOW
SHOT
BOHÈME
FIDDLER
ALERT
PRINT
CHIME
SCALA
HERMIT
DING