NYT Connections #1229 Answers - Thursday, October 22, 2026

Looking for the answers to NYT Connections #1229? Get spoiler-free hints, all 16 words, the four groups, and the complete solution for the puzzle from Thursday, October 22, 2026.

Puzzle Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Puzzle Number: #1229

NYT Connections #1229 Words

These are the 16 words from the NYT Connections #1229grid. Try sorting them into four groups of four before revealing the answers.

MOBILE
COMFORT
BLANK
SAFETY
RELIEF
GRIP
END
BUST
HANDLE
TACKLE
PILL
KNOB
SHE
GUARD
HILT
STATUE

NYT Connections #1229 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: PARTS TO BE GRASPED

Green group hint (medium)Show hint

The green category is: KINDS OF SCULPTURES

Blue group hint (tricky)Show hint

The blue category is: AMERICAN FOOTBALL POSITIONS

Purple group hint (hardest)Show hint

The purple category is: STARTS OF BEDDING

NYT Connections #1229 Answers

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

Yellow group answerReveal

PARTS TO BE GRASPED

GRIP, HANDLE, HILT, KNOB

Green group answerReveal

KINDS OF SCULPTURES

BUST, MOBILE, RELIEF, STATUE

Blue group answerReveal

AMERICAN FOOTBALL POSITIONS

END, GUARD, SAFETY, TACKLE

Purple group answerReveal

STARTS OF BEDDING

BLANK, COMFORT, PILL, SHE

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the NYT Connections #1229 answers?

NYT Connections #1229 was published on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The four groups, all 16 words, hints, and complete solution are available on this page.

What was the date of NYT Connections #1229?

NYT Connections puzzle #1229 was published on Thursday, October 22, 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 #1229?

Yes. You can replay NYT Connections #1229 on this page using the same 16 words and four-group solution.

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