Connections Hints: Oct 24, 2026

This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Oct 24, 2026 (2026-10-24). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.

Meta: Puzzle #1338

Puzzle #1338 · 2026-10-24

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 #1338 for 2026-10-24, 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: KINDS OF STRIPS, THINGS ON STICKS, ONLINE AD FORMATS 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.

KINDS OF STRIPS
THINGS ON STICKS
ONLINE AD FORMATS
___ BAR

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.

KINDS OF STRIPS

BACON

COMIC

FILM

MÖBIUS

THINGS ON STICKS

HOBBY HORSE

PINWHEEL

POPSICLE

SPARKLER

ONLINE AD FORMATS

BANNER

INTERSTITIAL

OVERLAY

POP-UP

___ BAR

CANDY

SALAD

SPACE

SPORTS

Reveal full answer

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