Issue #1233 Mon 26 Oct
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — October 26, 2026 Yesterday
A steady, rhythmic solve that rewards a keen eye for subtle shifts. Take your time with the corners to find the logic waiting underneath.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
The elevator small talk that happens between the lobby and your floor. You offer a polite, non-committal nod and keep the conversation brief.
Conversational filler
Synonyms
Members are 7–8 letters; first letters C, M, N, S.
RESPONSES TO "HOW ARE YOU?"
One is CHILLING.
CHILLING · MANAGING · NOT BAD · SAME OLD
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The textured rubber beneath your sneakers, the grit of a gym floor, or the coir scrape at the front entrance. Each one marks a specific boundary.
Household and athletic surfaces
Items sharing one feature
Members are 4–9 letters; first letters P, W, Y.
KINDS OF MATS
One is PRAYER.
PRAYER · WELCOME · WRESTLING · YOGA
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
The clipboard at a weekend competition, sorted by size and temperament. You watch the handlers move in sync with their charges.
Kennel club classifications
Examples of one named set
Members are 3–8 letters; first letters H, S, T.
AKC DOG BREED GROUPS
One is HERDING.
HERDING · HOUND · SPORTING · TOY
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
The movie poster where one letter in the title is slightly wrong. You pause, squint, and realize the adjustment changes the entire film.
Wordplay group
Letter-substitution wordplay
Members are 4–9 letters; first letters H, J, P.
HORROR MOVIES WITH LAST LETTER CHANGED
One is HALLOWEEK.
HALLOWEEK · HOSTED · JAWN · PSYCHS
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
RESPONSES TO "HOW ARE YOU?"CHILLING · MANAGING · NOT BAD · SAME OLD
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Reveal the green group
KINDS OF MATSPRAYER · WELCOME · WRESTLING · YOGA
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Reveal the blue group
AKC DOG BREED GROUPSHERDING · HOUND · SPORTING · TOY
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Reveal the violet group
HORROR MOVIES WITH LAST LETTER CHANGEDHALLOWEEK · HOSTED · JAWN · PSYCHS
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on October 26, 2026. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Connections answer for October 26, 2026, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on October 26, 2026?
NYT Connections on October 26, 2026 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 26, 2026?
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 #1233?
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