NYT Connections puzzle #1220 is for Tuesday, October 13, 2026. The board contains 16 words to sort into four groups of four. Start with the gentle nudge below, then open the category clues or full answers only if you want more help.
Gentle hint
Several words can take on different everyday meanings depending on context. Consider EYE, BELT, and CHANGE, and look for words that could belong together in more than one way.
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Category hints
Stop here if you want the themes without seeing the four-word solutions.
- Yellow: Judgement
- Green: To secure in place
- Blue: A winner’s award
- Purple: May be open or unrestrained
Full answers
Spoilers below: the four groups and their words are revealed here.
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- Yellow — DISCERNMENT: EYE, FLAIR, SENSE, TASTE
- Green — To Secure In Place: HITCH, LASH, TETHER, TIE
- Blue — Winner’s Award: BELT, CUP, JACKET, RING
- Purple — May Be Open Or Unrestrained: CHANGE, CANNON, ENDS, LIPS
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Connections asks players to sort 16 words into four groups of four. Visit the official NYT Connections game to play.
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