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NYT Connections #185 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Saturday, October 24, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Saturday, October 24, 2026Puzzle #185Updated Oct 3, 2026, 12:43 PM UTC
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Yellow Group (Easiest)
Each word can name a kind, type, or version of one broader idea.
KINDS OF STRIPS
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
THINGS ON STICKS
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
ONLINE AD FORMATS
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
___ BAR
The 16 Connections Words
COMIC
SALAD
BACON
FLAG
POPSICLE
POP-UP
CANDY
HOBBY HORSE
BANNER
PINWHEEL
SPACE
FILM
INTERSTITIAL
SPORTS
MÖBIUS
OVERLAY