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The new day brings a fresh puzzle to solve in the New York Times’ Connections game. If you’re aiming to keep your streak intact and just need help identifying that last tricky category, we’ve got all the clues you need.
Below, you’ll find everything—from general hints about what to look for to the exact answers. Whether you want a gentle push in the right direction or a clever way to preserve your perfect record, you’re in the right spot.
If you accidentally arrived here and need the solutions for October 16, click here.
Category Hints
We’ll display these clues starting with the easiest category, then moving to the hardest, in the order set by the puzzle—Yellow, Green, Blue, then Purple.
Want the clues for today’s categories? Click below. These won’t give away the official names but will guide you in the right direction.
- The yellow category relates to presentations.
- The green category involves items you buy to remember a trip.
- The blue category features characters from stories.
- The purple category is about weather terms.
Today’s Answers
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If you used our hints or help, share your score in the comments!
Want the full answers? Click below to see them. These won’t spoil the category names but will confirm them.

Below are the solutions:
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Yellow Category: Used During A Presentation
Examples: Clicker, Laser Pointer, Projector, Slides -
Green Category: Items In A Souvenir Shop
Examples: Figurine, Key Ring, Magnet, Postcard -
Blue Category: Folktale Characters
Examples: Chicken Little, Jack, Thumbelina, Tom Thumb -
Purple Category: Weather Terms
Examples: Beaufort Scale, Dewpoint, Heat Index, Wind Chill





