For players seeking assistance with the New York Times Connections puzzle dated Thursday, October 22, 2026, hints and answers are available. The puzzle presents a grid of words that must be grouped into four categories of four words each.
Daily Hints
Hints for today's puzzle include category-specific clues. The yellow category, relating to grasping, is hinted at as 'The part you reach for when you need to get a grip.' The green category, concerning creations, is described as 'These creations can stand still—or hang in midair.' For the blue category, focused on American football, the hint is 'There are specific jobs on the field.' Finally, the purple category, involving bedding, is described as 'Four cozy things are hiding behind unfinished beginnings.' Additional general hints mention that one group's words are incomplete and that every group contains at least one word with the letter 'L'.
Category and Word Reveals
For those needing further assistance, specific word clues are offered. The yellow group includes the word 'Grip,' the green group features 'Mobile,' the blue group contains 'Tackle,' and the purple group has 'Pill.'
The four categories for today's puzzle are 'Parts to Be Grasped,' 'Kinds of Sculptures,' 'American Football Positions,' and 'Starts of Bedding.'
Today's Solution
The complete solution for the October 22nd Connections puzzle reveals the following groups:
Yellow: Parts to Be Grasped (Grip, Handle, Hilt, Knob) Green: Kinds of Sculptures (Bust, Mobile, Relief, Statue) Blue: American Football Positions (End, Guard, Safety, Tackle) Purple: Starts of Bedding (Blank, Comfort, Pill, She)
Similar to Wordle, a new Connections puzzle is released daily at midnight.