Connections Hints: Oct 1, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Oct 1, 2026 (2026-10-01). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #1208
Connections #1208 · 2026-10-01
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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
PUT
Reveal one tile
PLACE
Reveal all four tiles
PUT
- PLACE
- POSITION
- SITUATE
- STICK
Group 2
Reveal category
DRESS SHIRT MEASUREMENTS
Reveal one tile
CHEST
Reveal all four tiles
DRESS SHIRT MEASUREMENTS
- CHEST
- NECK
- SLEEVE
- WAIST
Group 3
Reveal category
2000S INDIE ROCK BANDS, WITH "THE"
Reveal one tile
DECEMBERISTS
Reveal all four tiles
2000S INDIE ROCK BANDS, WITH "THE"
- DECEMBERISTS
- NATIONAL
- SHINS
- WALKMEN
Group 4
Reveal category
STARTS OF NYT PRINT PUZZLES
Reveal one tile
ACRO
Reveal all four tiles
STARTS OF NYT PRINT PUZZLES
- ACRO
- CROSS
- KEN
- SUD
Reveal full answer
PUT
- PLACE
- POSITION
- SITUATE
- STICK
DRESS SHIRT MEASUREMENTS
- CHEST
- NECK
- SLEEVE
- WAIST
2000S INDIE ROCK BANDS, WITH "THE"
- DECEMBERISTS
- NATIONAL
- SHINS
- WALKMEN
STARTS OF NYT PRINT PUZZLES
- ACRO
- CROSS
- KEN
- SUD
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