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NYT Connections #186 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Sunday, October 25, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Sunday, October 25, 2026Puzzle #186Updated Oct 10, 2026, 1:58 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 TO BRING ON A TREK
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
MIST MAKERS
Blue Group (Medium)
Think more broadly: titles, culture, proper nouns, and specialized labels can all be fair game.
ANGER
Purple Group (Hardest)
Try adding, placing, or pairing the same short word with each answer instead of reading the words alone.
THINGS WITH MIRRORS
The 16 Connections Words
MEDICINE CABINET
COMPASS
FOG MACHINE
INCENSE
WATERFALL
DISCO BALL
NETTLE
HIKING BOOTS
DRESSING ROOM
DRY ICE
WATER BOTTLE
WIND UP
PIQUE
KALEIDOSCOPE
HUMIDIFIER
BACKPACK