NYT Connections #1228 Answers - Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Looking for the answers to NYT Connections #1228? Get spoiler-free hints, all 16 words, the four groups, and the complete solution for the puzzle from Wednesday, October 21, 2026.

Puzzle Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Puzzle Number: #1228

NYT Connections #1228 Words

These are the 16 words from the NYT Connections #1228grid. Try sorting them into four groups of four before revealing the answers.

ENGLISH HORN
LEAPFROG
ALPHA DOG
SWEETBREAD
HOT POTATO
MANTIS SHRIMP
SUNFLOWERS
BIG CHEESE
AMERICAN GOTHIC
GRAPE-NUTS
CAMPBELL'S SOUP CAN
DUCK DUCK GOOSE
TOP BANANA
THE SCREAM
MUSICAL CHAIRS
HEAVYWEIGHT

NYT Connections #1228 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: CLASSIC CHILDREN'S GAMES

Green group hint (medium)Show hint

The green category is: IMPORTANT PERSON

Blue group hint (tricky)Show hint

The blue category is: FAMOUS PAINTINGS

Purple group hint (hardest)Show hint

The purple category is: DOUBLE MISNOMERS (NEITHER WORD IS AN ACCURATE DESCRIPTION)

NYT Connections #1228 Answers

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

Yellow group answerReveal

CLASSIC CHILDREN'S GAMES

DUCK DUCK GOOSE, HOT POTATO, LEAPFROG, MUSICAL CHAIRS

Green group answerReveal

IMPORTANT PERSON

ALPHA DOG, BIG CHEESE, HEAVYWEIGHT, TOP BANANA

Blue group answerReveal

FAMOUS PAINTINGS

AMERICAN GOTHIC, CAMPBELL'S SOUP CAN, SUNFLOWERS, THE SCREAM

Purple group answerReveal

DOUBLE MISNOMERS (NEITHER WORD IS AN ACCURATE DESCRIPTION)

ENGLISH HORN, GRAPE-NUTS, MANTIS SHRIMP, SWEETBREAD

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the NYT Connections #1228 answers?

NYT Connections #1228 was published on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The four groups, all 16 words, hints, and complete solution are available on this page.

What was the date of NYT Connections #1228?

NYT Connections puzzle #1228 was published on Wednesday, October 21, 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 #1228?

Yes. You can replay NYT Connections #1228 on this page using the same 16 words and four-group solution.

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