Connections Hints: Oct 18, 2025
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Oct 18, 2025 (2025-10-18). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #860
Connections #860 · 2025-10-18
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Each group has separate category and tile reveals. Open only the amount of help you want; the last reveal shows all available groups.
Group 1
Reveal category
GLIDE
Reveal one tile
BREEZE
Reveal all four tiles
GLIDE
- BREEZE
- COAST
- FLOAT
- SKATE
Group 2
Reveal category
WORDS BEFORE "BALL" IN SPORTS
Reveal one tile
DODGE
Reveal all four tiles
WORDS BEFORE "BALL" IN SPORTS
- DODGE
- HAND
- PICKLE
- RACQUET
Group 3
Reveal category
PROLIFIC ACTORS
Reveal one tile
BACON
Reveal all four tiles
PROLIFIC ACTORS
- BACON
- CAGE
- CRUISE
- FORD
Group 4
Reveal category
HOMOPHONES OF SYNONYMS FOR "VEND"
Reveal one tile
CELL
Reveal all four tiles
HOMOPHONES OF SYNONYMS FOR "VEND"
- CELL
- HOCK
- PEDAL
- TRAYED
Reveal full answer
GLIDE
- BREEZE
- COAST
- FLOAT
- SKATE
WORDS BEFORE "BALL" IN SPORTS
- DODGE
- HAND
- PICKLE
- RACQUET
PROLIFIC ACTORS
- BACON
- CAGE
- CRUISE
- FORD
HOMOPHONES OF SYNONYMS FOR "VEND"
- CELL
- HOCK
- PEDAL
- TRAYED
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