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It’s a new day, which means a fresh puzzle challenge in the New York Times’ Connections game. If you’re trying to keep your streak intact and just need help with that last stubborn category, don’t worry—we’ve got all the hints you could need.
Below, you’ll find everything—from subtle clues to outright answers. Whether you’re seeking a gentle nudge or trying to avoid revealing the categories, you’re in the right spot.
Category Hints
We’ll go from the easiest to the most difficult categories as ranked by the game itself—yellow, green, blue, then purple.
Spoiler alert: If you’re here by mistake and want the answers for October 8, click here.
Yellow Category: Fake Things
This group relates to items or concepts that are not real.
Green Category: Minerals
This category includes different types of minerals and rocks.
Blue Category: Journalism Elements
Terms associated with news articles and reporting.
Purple Category: Classic Video Game Titles
Refers to well-known titles from old-school platformer games. Remember, these aren’t all from the same franchise!
Today’s Answers
I’ll share how I did:
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If you used our clues or hints, I’d love to hear how you did. Share your results in the comments!
Answers listed below:
- Fake Things: Fanciful, Fiction, Figment, Invention
- Kinds of Rocks: Flint, Limestone, Marble, Slate
- News Article Features: Caption, Dateline, Lede, Photo
- Classic Video Game Figures: Gorilla, Hedgehog, Plumber, Princess
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