Looking for help solving today’s New York Times Connections puzzle? You’re in the right place! Below are today’s hints, clues, and complete answers for the October 9 edition.
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🟨 Hints for Today’s Connections Groups
Here are subtle clues to help you figure out each color category — from the easiest to the trickiest:
- Yellow Group Hint: Things that are made up.
- Green Group Hint: Agate belongs here.
- Blue Group Hint: Common elements found in news articles.
- Purple Group Hint: Classic video game stars.
🟩 Answers for Today’s Connections Puzzle
Here’s how today’s puzzle breaks down by group color:
- Yellow Group (Easy): Fantasy
- Green Group (Medium): Kinds of Rocks
- Blue Group (Challenging): News Article Features
- Purple Group (Tricky): Title Characters in Classic Video Games