Need a nudge or the full solution? These are the hints and answers for NYT Connections game #1214, dated Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Try the clues first, then open the spoiler section for the complete groupings. Connections has 16 words to sort into four groups of four; the puzzle resets at midnight local time, so the game number helps identify the right board.
NYT Connections hints for October 7
Start with these category clues, from the most accessible group to the trickiest:
- Hide it away for later.
- Types of bread roll.
- Ancient numerals.
- Stage honors.
The last two clues point to Greek number-related word beginnings and categories for Tony Awards.
Spoiler warning: Connections answers for game #1214
The full group names and words are below.
| Color | Category | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | SAVE FOR LATER | BANK, SQUIRREL, STASH, STORE |
| Green | KINDS OF BUNS | CINNAMON, HAMBURGER, HOT DOG, STICKY |
| Blue | GREEK NUMERICAL PREFIXES | DICHOTOMY, MONOLOGUE, TETRACYCLINE, TRIDENT |
| Purple | BEST ___ TONY AWARDS | CHOREOGRAPHY, MUSICAL, ORCHESTRATIONS, PLAY |
All 16 words on the board
MUSICAL, CINNAMON, TRIDENT, HOT DOG, STICKY, SQUIRREL, MONOLOGUE, PLAY, BANK, DICHOTOMY, HAMBURGER, STORE, CHOREOGRAPHY, STASH, ORCHESTRATIONS, TETRACYCLINE.
How to play and identify the daily puzzle
Connections asks you to find four sets of four words that share a connection. It is available through NYT Games on desktop and mobile. The board changes at midnight local time, so if these answers do not match the puzzle in front of you, check the date and game number: this guide is for Wednesday, October 7, 2026, game #1214. TechRadar and Insider Gaming independently report the same board and solution for that date (TechRadar; Insider Gaming).
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