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NYT Connections #164 Answers
Reveal the four groups gradually for the Saturday, October 3, 2026 puzzle, from a light hint to each category and word.
Saturday, October 3, 2026Puzzle #164Updated Sep 16, 2026, 12:50 PM UTC
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Yellow Group (Easiest)
Try adding, placing, or pairing the same short word with each answer instead of reading the words alone.
STARTING WITH TERMS FOR "TOILET"
Green Group (Easy)
Look for a shared family, type, or common phrase that is one step beyond the obvious meanings.
ENDING IN MUSICALS
Blue Group (Medium)
Try adding, placing, or pairing the same short word with each answer instead of reading the words alone.
STARTING WITH U.S. MUSEUMS
Purple Group (Hardest)
Expect wordplay. Sounds, hidden pieces, letter changes, or phrase endings may matter more than definitions.
ENDING IN FANTASY CREATURES
The 16 Connections Words
WHITNEY HOUSTON
LINDA HAMILTON
RIVER PHOENIX
JOHN DENVER
GETTY IMAGES
ELBOW GREASE
CAN OPENER
SOMETHING WICKED
FAT CATS
HEAD WAITER
MERV GRIFFIN
BROAD BEAN
NY GIANT
MET HALFWAY
W.C. FIELDS
DIET SPRITE