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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 29, 2026

Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.

NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 29, 2026

The NYT Connections puzzle for October 29, 2026 is not too difficult for those who enjoy cold-related topics. The game, which has gained popularity, involves finding common threads between 16 words grouped into four categories. Each correct grouping removes the words from the board, and players have up to four mistakes before the game ends. The categories for today are presented in a color-coded system: yellow for easier puzzles, green, blue, and purple for increasing difficulty.

The hints provided for today's categories are: Yellow - Spare change, Green - Cold birds, Blue - Microsoft Word, and Purple - Colorful. Players can find the answers to these categories below, with solutions presented at the end of the article.

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