New York Times Connections Hints and Answers for #503 October 26, 2024

Connections is here with another collection of difficult words that need to sorted properly before you run out of tries. Each word can only go into one category, and each category can only hold four words. Not only do you have limited mistakes you can make, you also have some red herrings that can trip you up during play.

If you are stuck on this difficult puzzle game and looking for some help, this article is here for you. Inside, you will find everything from general clues to spoilers and even the full answer to this insane challenge.

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Words in the NYT Connections Puzzle #503 for October 26, 2024

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The Connections puzzle for today contains the words: Swing, Throw, Rocker, Roller, Rattle, Thread, Cable, Spool, Can, Ruffle, Chat, Hammock, Conversation, Silo, Chain, and Faze.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle

If a hint or a spoiler would help you on your quest to solve the Connections all on your own, check out all the many different kinds of clues below. Each section is covered up in order to keep you from spoiling too much for yourself just from scrolling down.

Some General Hints for the Whole Connections Puzzle

Here are some hints for this
innovative puzzle game
:

1. None of these categories are about sewing, things you can sew on clothing for decoration, or anything similar.

2. None of these categories have anything to do with the letters contains in words, starting letters, or similar sounds.

3. Silo and Spool are in the same category.

Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer:
To muddle, to nonplus, to bewilder.

Yellow Connections Category Answer

The category for the yellow/straightforward
Connections
is
Fluster.

Yellow Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the yellow/straightforward
Connections
is
Fluster.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:
Faze, Rattle, Ruffle, Throw.

Green NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer for this
free browser game
:
An ongoing collection of texts between people.

Green Connections Category Answer

The category for the green/medium difficulty
Connections
is
Series of Messages.

Green Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the green/medium difficulty
Connections
is
Series of Messages.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:
Chain, Chat, Conversation, Thread.

Blue NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the blue/difficult answer:
Sitting on a thing, but not sitting still. Rocking, swinging, and more.

Blue Connections Category Answer

The category for the blue/difficult
Connections
is
Places to Lie or Sit That Move.

Blue Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the blue/difficult
Connections
is
Places to Lie or Sit That Move.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:
Cradle, Hammock, Rocker, Swing.

Purple NYT Connections Category Hints

Here are some hints for the purple/tricky answer to this
mind-boggling puzzle game
:
Other things you could put in this group: Pringle’s Can, Film canister, Poster tube.

Purple Connections Category Answer

The category for the purple/tricky difficulty in
Connections
is
Cylinder-Shaped Things.

Purple Connections Category Answer and All Four Words

The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty in
Connections
is
Cylinder-Shaped Things.

The four words for this group in the puzzle are:
Can, Roller, Silo, Spool.

Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #503 for October 26, 2024

The complete answer for this minimalist puzzle game is located in the expandable section below. Press the Read More button to uncover all the categories and the words that belong in all of them.