Issue #126 Sun 15 Oct
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — October 15, 2023
A tidy distribution of four distinct themes keeps the grid moving at a brisk pace. The challenge lies in separating terms that could easily drift between categories if one is not careful.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A garage workbench covered in wood shavings and metal dust.
Manual craftsmanship
Direct synonyms
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters F, H, L, S.
TOOLS
One is FILE.
FILE · HAMMER · LEVEL · SAW
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
A stubborn drawer that requires extra force to open.
Physical movement
Synonyms for exertion
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters J, T, W, Y.
PULL
One is JERK.
JERK · TUG · WRENCH · YANK
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A frantic sequence of keys pressed before the screen freezes.
Computer interface functions
Synonyms for common software actions
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters C, F, P, S.
SHORTCUT COMMANDS
One is COPY.
COPY · FIND · PRINT · SAVE
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
A VHS tape left on the shelf next to a stack of popcorn bowls.
Cinema history
Proper nouns in pop culture
Members are 4–9 letters; first letters B, C, W.
TITLE MOVIE ANIMALS
One is BABE.
BABE · BEETHOVEN · CHARLOTTE · WILLY
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Complete Connections answer
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Reveal the yellow group
TOOLSFILE · HAMMER · LEVEL · SAW
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Reveal the green group
PULLJERK · TUG · WRENCH · YANK
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Reveal the blue group
SHORTCUT COMMANDSCOPY · FIND · PRINT · SAVE
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Reveal the violet group
TITLE MOVIE ANIMALSBABE · BEETHOVEN · CHARLOTTE · WILLY
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on October 15, 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 15, 2023, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on October 15, 2023?
NYT Connections on October 15, 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 15, 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 #126?
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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