{
  "id": 11825418,
  "title": "NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Oct. 4, 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/nyt-connections-hints-today-meanings-for-each-word-for-oct-4-2026",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T02:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/entertainment/nyt-connections-hints-meanings-october-4-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Today's NYT Connections puzzle for October 4, 2026 encourages players to decipher a series of words, each with its own unique meaning. Among the words included are 'bunch,' which refers to a group of similar things bound together; 'heap,' meaning a large, messy pile of items; 'lot,' signifying a large quantity; 'stack,' indicating a neat pile of objects placed on top of one another; 'ball,' denoting a round, spherical object used in sports or games; 'net,' representing an open meshed fabric used for catching things; 'paddle,' a handheld tool with a long handle and a flat blade used for rowing a boat or participating in a sport; 'table,' a piece of furniture with a flat top and legs; and 'robe,' a long, loose-fitting outer piece of clothing. Additional terms include 'gavel,' a small wooden mallet used by a judge; 'rope,' a length of cordage used for various purposes; and 'want,' a desire for something that one does not currently possess. The puzzle also includes more esoteric terms such as 'auction,' a public or private sale where goods, services, or property are sold to the highest bidder; 'film,' a series of moving images projected on a screen to tell a story; and 'partner,' a person or organization that shares an activity, business, or intimate relationship with another. Understanding the meanings of these words can provide key insights into solving the puzzle.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Mashable",
        "title": "NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 4, 2026",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/nyt-connections-hints-today-clues-answers-for-october-4-2026",
        "published": "2026-10-04T02:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}