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NYT Connections#112

Sunday, October 1, 2023
Medium Daily Puzzle

NYT Connections October 1 2023 Hints and Answer

Get today's NYT Connections hints and answers for 2023-10-01! Need help solving the puzzle? We've got category clues and the full solution. Play smarter!

Game Type
NYT Connections
Answer Length
16 words, 4 groups
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Features
Daily Challenge • Hints & Solutions • Archive Available • Spoiler-Free

What is NYT Connections?

NYT Connections is a word puzzle where you group 16 words into 4 categories of 4 words each. The categories have different difficulty levels indicated by colors: Yellow (easiest), Green, Blue, and Purple (hardest).

Welcome to NYT Connections! Ready to find the hidden connections? Whether you need a gentle hint or the complete solution, we've got you covered. Discover the themes that link these 16 words and master today's puzzle with our comprehensive guide.

NYT Connections Tips & Strategies

  • Start with the most obvious connections first (usually Yellow)
  • Look for proper nouns, plural forms, or common categories
  • Be careful with red herrings - words that seem to fit multiple groups
  • The Purple group often involves wordplay, puns, or very specific themes
  • If you're stuck, try thinking about what words have in common beyond their literal meaning

NYT Connections Hints for 1 October 2023 [#112]

Need a nudge in the right direction? Use these hints to help solve today's puzzle.

Yellow COFFEE COUNTER ITEMS

Green NOCTURNAL ANIMALS

Blue THINGS THAT ARE RED

Purple ___ FIGURE

Spoiler Alert!

The complete answers are below. Only scroll down if you want to see the full solution!

General Connections Tips

Learn the strategies to master NYT Connections puzzles

How to play NYT Connections?
Game Rules
NYT Connections is a word puzzle where you need to find groups of four words that share something in common. Each group has a specific theme or category. You have 4 mistakes allowed before the game ends. The categories range from straightforward to very tricky wordplay.
What are the difficulty levels in NYT Connections?
Strategy Tips
The four groups are color-coded by difficulty: Yellow (easiest), Green (easy), Blue (medium), and Purple (hardest). Purple often involves wordplay, puns, or very obscure connections.
What is the Yellow category theme?
Yellow Group
COFFEE COUNTER ITEMS - This yellow category contains words related to this theme.
What is the Green category theme?
Green Group
NOCTURNAL ANIMALS - This green category contains words related to this theme.
What is the Blue category theme?
Blue Group
THINGS THAT ARE RED - This blue category contains words related to this theme.
What is the Purple category theme?
Purple Group
___ FIGURE - This purple category contains words related to this theme.
💡 Tip: Try the easier hints first, then progress to harder ones if you need more help!

NYT Connections Answers for 1 October 2023

The complete answers are below. Only scroll down if you want to see the full solution!

Yellow

COFFEE COUNTER ITEMS

STRAW
CUP
LID
STIRRER

Green

NOCTURNAL ANIMALS

BAT
OWL
WOLF
MOTH

Blue

THINGS THAT ARE RED

BRICK
CARDINAL
BEET
POPPY

Purple

___ FIGURE

BALLPARK
STICK
GO
ACTION

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