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 #1314

Puzzle #1314 · 2026-10-01

Step through today’s Connections hints

Start with broad themes, then reveal more detail about the groups and tiles only when you need it. The final button shows today's full group breakdown.

Puzzle reference: Connections #1314 for 2026-10-01, edition main, with a standard four-group board. Spoiler categories and tiles stay collapsed until you open the hint layers below.

Hint 1 – overall theme

There are 4 groups in today’s puzzle.

Themes include: PUT, DRESS SHIRT MEASUREMENTS, 2000S INDIE ROCK BANDS, WITH "THE" and 1 more.

Hint 2 – group titles

Here are the category names for each group. Try matching the tiles in the official game to these themes before you reveal any tiles.

PUT
DRESS SHIRT MEASUREMENTS
2000S INDIE ROCK BANDS, WITH "THE"
STARTS OF NYT PRINT PUZZLES

Hint 3 – group tiles

Reveal the tiles for each group. If you only want a partial nudge, stop after reading one or two groups and go back to the official puzzle.

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

Reveal full answer

This is the full breakdown of today's Connections puzzle: group titles and all tiles, grouped together.

PUT