NYT Connections #1216 for Friday, October 9, 2026 has four groups: decisive victory, TV remote controls, sports show features and “air ___” phrases. Below are spoiler-free NYT Connections hints first, then the full answers.
Connections hints today (#1216)
- Yellow: Big winner.
- Green: Get the clicker.
- Blue: What happened in the game?
- Purple: We all breathe it.
Connections answers today (#1216)
| Color | Category | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | Decisive victory | BLOWOUT, ROMP, ROUT, SWEEP |
| Green | Controlled by a TV remote | CHANNEL, INPUT, POWER, VOLUME |
| Blue | Features of a sports show | HIGHLIGHTS, RECAP, SCORES, STATS |
| Purple | Air ___ | CONDITIONER, GUITAR, KISS, QUOTES |
Red herring to watch
Hair-related words such as BLOWOUT and CONDITIONER can send you down the wrong path. BLOWOUT belongs with the wins, and CONDITIONER goes with “air.”
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Connections FAQ
What are today’s Connections answers?
The groups are decisive victory, TV remote controls, sports show features and air ___ phrases.
What is the purple group today?
Air ___: CONDITIONER, GUITAR, KISS and QUOTES.
What number is today’s Connections?
#1216, for Friday, October 9, 2026.
