Issue #122 Wed 11 Oct
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — October 11, 2023
A steady, rhythmic grid that rewards clear-eyed sorting. The pathways are clean, though a few potential traps wait for those who rush the initial sort.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A megaphone held at an angle, the red light flickering to life, and the sudden quiet that falls across a busy street.
Professional production terminology
Direct synonyms
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters A, C, L.
FILM SET DIRECTIVES
One is ACTION.
ACTION · CAMERA · CUT · LIGHTS
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
A student staring at a blank page, weighing the difference between what is strictly required and what is merely possible.
Grammatical modal verbs
Direct synonyms
Members are 3–5 letters; first letters C, M.
CONDITIONAL WORDS
One is CAN.
CAN · COULD · MAY · MIGHT
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A captain standing on the bridge, a mountain climber reaching the final ridge, or the first name on a list.
Synonyms for leadership or priority
Direct synonyms
Members are 3–5 letters; first letters H, L, P, T.
FOREMOST
One is HEAD.
HEAD · LEAD · PRIME · TOP
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
A deli counter, a messy craft room, or the essential supplies tucked under the bathroom sink.
Common household paper varieties
Word completion pairings
Members are 3–7 letters; first letters B, S, T, W.
___ PAPER
One is BUTCHER.
BUTCHER · SCRAP · TOILET · WAX
Spoiler zone
Complete Connections answer
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FILM SET DIRECTIVESACTION · CAMERA · CUT · LIGHTS
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CONDITIONAL WORDSCAN · COULD · MAY · MIGHT
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FOREMOSTHEAD · LEAD · PRIME · TOP
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___ PAPERBUTCHER · SCRAP · TOILET · WAX
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on October 11, 2023. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Connections answer for October 11, 2023, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on October 11, 2023?
NYT Connections on October 11, 2023 rates 3 out of 4 on our difficulty scale — a tougher-than-average puzzle. As always you sort sixteen words into four colour-coded groups, and our hints tease what links each group without ever naming the words.
What's a spoiler-free hint for NYT Connections on October 11, 2023?
The hint ladder above starts with a one-line vibe for each of the four groups, then adds the connecting idea, then the wording of each category. You climb only as far as you need, and no grouped words are shown until the final reveal.
How many groups are in NYT Connections #122?
Four groups of four, ordered from the gentlest to the trickiest. For the categories and the sixteen words themselves, open the answer section on this page — the hints here keep them hidden.
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- 4 groups · 16 words