NYT Connections #1226 Answers - Monday, October 19, 2026

Looking for the answers to NYT Connections #1226? Get spoiler-free hints, all 16 words, the four groups, and the complete solution for the puzzle from Monday, October 19, 2026.

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Puzzle Number: #1226

NYT Connections #1226 Words

These are the 16 words from the NYT Connections #1226grid. Try sorting them into four groups of four before revealing the answers.

  • MOHAWK
  • MUFFIN
  • HOT AIR
  • BALLOON
  • RAVE
  • WIND
  • FLURRY
  • STEAM
  • GAS
  • RIB
  • FUME
  • ALIBIS
  • BOIL
  • BLATHER
  • ESCROW
  • NUGGETS

NYT Connections #1226 Hints

Need a nudge without seeing the full answers? Reveal the theme of each group below. Yellow is the easiest and purple is the hardest.

Yellow group hint (straightforward)Show hint
The yellow category is: SEETHE
Green group hint (medium)Show hint
The green category is: ALL TALK
Blue group hint (tricky)Show hint
The blue category is: "MC" THINGS AT MCDONALD'S
Purple group hint (hardest)Show hint
The purple category is: ENDING IN BIRDS

NYT Connections #1226 Answers

Spoiler warning: tap a group to reveal its category and four words.

Yellow group answerReveal

SEETHE

BOIL, FUME, RAVE, STEAM

Green group answerReveal

ALL TALK

BLATHER, GAS, HOT AIR, WIND

Blue group answerReveal

"MC" THINGS AT MCDONALD'S

FLURRY, MUFFIN, NUGGETS, RIB

Purple group answerReveal

ENDING IN BIRDS

ALIBIS, BALLOON, ESCROW, MOHAWK

Play NYT Connections #1226 Online - Free

Replay NYT Connections #1226: pick four related words, hit Submit, and find all four groups before you run out of mistakes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the NYT Connections #1226 answers?

NYT Connections #1226 was published on Monday, October 19, 2026. The four groups, all 16 words, hints, and complete solution are available on this page.

What was the date of NYT Connections #1226?

NYT Connections puzzle #1226 was published on Monday, October 19, 2026.

How does NYT Connections work?

You're given 16 words and need to sort them into four groups of four that share a hidden theme. Groups range from yellow (straightforward) to purple (hardest), and you are allowed four mistakes.

What do the Connections colors mean?

Yellow is the easiest group, green is medium, blue is tricky, and purple is the hardest group, often involving wordplay.

Can I play NYT Connections #1226?

Yes. You can replay NYT Connections #1226 on this page using the same 16 words and four-group solution.

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