Issue #123 Thu 12 Oct
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — October 12, 2023
Today’s grid offers a measured progression, with several groups relying on standard definitions and one that demands a shift in perspective. Expect a steady, deliberate pace as you navigate the intersections.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
Pulling a heavy curtain shut, or the way you shift your body to shield a secret from view.
Linguistic synonyms
Direct synonym matching
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters B, C, H, M.
CONCEAL
One is BLOCK.
BLOCK · COVER · HIDE · MASK
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
Checking your pulse, or the minute movement of the internal gears that keep the day moving.
Horology components
Literal object components
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters C, D, H, S.
PARTS OF A WATCH
One is CROWN.
CROWN · DIAL · HAND · STRAP
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
Equipping yourself before a high-stakes encounter, where every piece serves a specific defensive purpose.
Mythological armaments
Thematic set collection
Members are 5–6 letters; first letters L, S, T.
WONDER WOMAN’S COSTUME
One is LASSO.
LASSO · SHIELD · SWORD · TIARA
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
Dripping water in the kitchen, or the smudge under your eye after a long afternoon.
Polysemous verbs
Functional usage variations
Members are 4–9 letters; first letters C, F, M, N.
THINGS THAT CAN RUN
One is CANDIDATE.
CANDIDATE · FAUCET · MASCARA · NOSE
Spoiler zone
Complete Connections answer
Open only the solution you want to see. Each answer stays hidden until you choose to reveal it.
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Reveal the yellow group
CONCEALBLOCK · COVER · HIDE · MASK
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Reveal the green group
PARTS OF A WATCHCROWN · DIAL · HAND · STRAP
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Reveal the blue group
WONDER WOMAN’S COSTUMELASSO · SHIELD · SWORD · TIARA
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Reveal the violet group
THINGS THAT CAN RUNCANDIDATE · FAUCET · MASCARA · NOSE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on October 12, 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 12, 2023, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on October 12, 2023?
NYT Connections on October 12, 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 12, 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 #123?
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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