Connections hint for October 25, 2026
The puzzle for Sunday, October 25, 2026. Every hint is hidden until you open it, so take only the nudge you need.
The 16 words, in starting order
- GLOW STICK
- WAGON WHEEL
- FOOTBALL
- THUMB
- ELBOW
- SWIFT
- FINGERS
- SHELL
- PALM
- RUBBER BAND
- BOW TIE
- SAWYER
- SWIPE
- RIPLEY
- BOOST
Hints, from gentle to full answers
Hint 1Group name cluesShowHide
Colors run from yellow (the most direct link) to purple (the trickiest).
Yellow: the group name is 1 word long and starts with S.
Green: the group name is 2 words long and starts with P.
Blue: the group name is 2 words long and starts with F.
Purple: the group name is 5 words long and starts with T.
Hint 2One word from each groupShowHide
Yellow: BOOST
Green: BOW TIE
Blue: RIPLEY
Purple: FINGERS
SpoilerThe four group namesShowHide
Yellow: STEAL
Green: PASTA SHAPES
Blue: FICTIONAL TOMS
Purple: THINGS THAT CAN BE SNAPPED
SpoilerReveal the yellow groupShowHide
STEAL: BOOST, PALM, POCKET, SWIPE
SpoilerReveal the green groupShowHide
PASTA SHAPES: BOW TIE, ELBOW, SHELL, WAGON WHEEL
SpoilerReveal the blue groupShowHide
FICTIONAL TOMS: RIPLEY, SAWYER, SWIFT, THUMB
SpoilerReveal the purple groupShowHide
THINGS THAT CAN BE SNAPPED: FINGERS, FOOTBALL, GLOW STICK, RUBBER BAND