The NYT Connections puzzle dated October 13, 2024, is game #490. Its four groups are MADE OF KERATIN, ROAD RUNNER CARTOON STAPLES, KINDS OF PANTS, and _____ ROLL. Spoilers for all sixteen answers follow.
Connections #490 answers for October 13, 2024
| Category | Words |
|---|---|
| MADE OF KERATIN | CLAW, HOOF, HORN, NAIL |
| ROAD RUNNER CARTOON STAPLES | ANVIL, BOULDER, COYOTE, TNT |
| KINDS OF PANTS | CAPRI, CARGO, HAMMER, STIRRUP |
| _____ ROLL | CALIFORNIA, DRUM, EGG, HONOR |
Parade’s October 13, 2024 answer guide identifies the puzzle as #490 and lists these groups (Parade). The game’s format is to sort sixteen words into four groups of four, as summarized by iTechGuides. An answer archive also associates #490 with October 13 and the same category themes (Connections Answer).
How the four groups connect
Made of keratin
CLAW, HOOF, HORN, and NAIL share keratin as their material.
Road Runner cartoon staples
ANVIL, BOULDER, COYOTE, and TNT evoke the recurring character and cartoon props associated with Road Runner.
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Kinds of pants
CAPRI, CARGO, HAMMER, and STIRRUP are all styles of pants.
Words before “roll”
CALIFORNIA, DRUM, EGG, and HONOR each form a familiar phrase when followed by “roll.”
Quick Recap
Rank #2
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