NYT Connections Hints and Answers for Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 (#1209)

NYT Connections for Friday, October 2, 2026, is puzzle #1209. Here are four spoiler-light hints first, followed by the category names and complete answer groups.

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#	Preview	Product	Price
1		Puzzle Mania!: Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee, Minis and More! (New York Times Games Books)	$25.26	Buy on Amazon
2		The New York Times Strictly Medium Crossword Puzzles Volume 1: 200 Medium Puzzles	$9.69	Buy on Amazon
3		The New York Times A Puzzle a Day: 365 Crossword Puzzles for a Year of Fun	$15.00	Buy on Amazon
4		The New York Times Greatest Hits of Monday Crossword Puzzles: 100 Easy Puzzles	$6.99	Buy on Amazon
5		The New York Times Mega Book of Sunday Crosswords: 500 Puzzles	$15.41	Buy on Amazon

NYT Connections #1209 hints for Oct. 2

• Think money.
• Not toes.
• Not out of the ordinary.
• Amazon’s fast-shipping option.

Connections #1209 answers

Spoilers below.

Finance

BACK, BANKROLL, FUND, SUPPORT

Fingers

INDEX, LITTLE, MIDDLE, RING

Customary

COMMON, ROUTINE, STANDARD, STOCK

Prime ____

NUMBER, REAL ESTATE, RIB, TIME

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