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NYT Connections #184 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Friday, October 23, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Friday, October 23, 2026Puzzle #184Updated Oct 3, 2026, 12:43 PM UTC
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Yellow Group (Easiest)
Start with the most direct everyday meanings. This set usually has the cleanest shared idea.
THINGS YOU INSTALL ON A COMPUTER
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
QUANTITIES IN A FORMULA FOR POWER
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
FORTHRIGHT
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
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The 16 Connections Words
EXTENSION
LOVE
DIRECT
POWER
SPINAL
VOCAL
DRIVER
DISTANCE
PHONE
TIME
UPDATE
OPEN
FRANK
FORCE
DOUBLE
PLUGIN