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NYT Connections puzzle #1213, dated Tuesday, October 6, 2026, groups 16 words into four sets of four. Start with the spoiler-safe hints below, then continue to the category names and complete answers when you’re ready.
Today’s Connections board
Here are the 16 words in the order shown by TechRadar:
ADIRONDACK, KNICKKNACK, CATSKILL, HOLIDAY, COMFORT, BERKSHIRE, STABILITY, HAMPTON, WINDSOR, MERRILL, WINGBACK, DAYS, CITI, PIANOFORTE, EAMES, GOLDMAN.
Spoiler-safe hints
Try sorting the board before revealing the categories. These nudges point toward each group without giving away its name:
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- Wall Street mobs
- Famous for sitting on
- Chains where you can stay
- End with something you are good at
These hints are from TechRadar’s October 6 guide.
Connections categories and answers
Spoilers below: the category names and all 16 answers are revealed.
Financial firms, for short
BERKSHIRE, CITI, GOLDMAN, MERRILL
Kinds of chairs
ADIRONDACK, EAMES, WINDSOR, WINGBACK
Inn hotels
COMFORT, DAYS, HAMPTON, HOLIDAY
Ending in talents
CATSKILL, KNICKKNACK, PIANOFORTE, STABILITY
The last group connects words that end with terms for an aptitude: skill, knack, forte, and ability. Walkthroughs.net also lists this solution.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How difficult was puzzle #1213?
Tom’s Guide gives puzzle #1213 a 2.3 out of 5 rating from Connections Companion for 2026. That is the named guide’s rating, not an objective measure of difficulty or a statistic about players.
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