This is the archived Connections puzzle from October 30, 2024, game #507—not a claim about today’s puzzle. If you want to solve it yourself, start with the hints below; the complete groups and all 16 words follow.
Hints for Connections #507
- One group describes an increase or upward movement.
- Another includes things designed for, or associated with, wheeled movement.
- For one category, add the same word after each answer.
- The final category changes one letter in the name of a retail chain.
Connections #507 answers
The four groups for October 30, 2024, are:
| Category | Words |
|---|---|
| UPSWING | BOOM, RISE, SPIKE, SURGE |
| THINGS WITH WHEELS | DOLLY, ROLLERBLADE, SKATEBOARD, WAGON |
| KINDS OF TAPE | DUCT, ELECTRICAL, GAFFER, PACKING |
| RETAIL CHAINS WITH A LETTER CHANGED | BEST BOY, IDEA, KRONER, STABLES |
Why the words fit
UPSWING
A boom, rise, spike, or surge can each describe an increase or upward movement.
THINGS WITH WHEELS
A dolly, rollerblade, skateboard, and wagon are all associated with wheeled movement.
KINDS OF TAPE
Put “tape” after each word: duct tape, electrical tape, gaffer tape, and packing tape.
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RETAIL CHAINS WITH A LETTER CHANGED
Each entry is one letter away from a retailer’s name: BEST BOY suggests Best Buy, IDEA suggests IKEA, KRONER suggests Kroger, and STABLES suggests Staples.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.All 16 words in the grid
IDEA, BOOM, PACKING, DOLLY, SKATEBOARD, GAFFER, WAGON, BEST BOY, DUCT, SPIKE, ELECTRICAL, STABLES, RISE, ROLLERBLADE, KRONER, SURGE.
The date and complete answer set are identified by TechRadar’s October 30, 2024 guide and independently reported by Parade’s answer guide. For current information about playing Connections, see the New York Times Help Center. It does not establish whether this archived puzzle can still be replayed.
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