NYT Connections #860 Answers - Saturday, October 18, 2025

Looking for the answers to NYT Connections #860? Get spoiler-free hints, all 16 words, the four groups, and the complete solution for the puzzle from Saturday, October 18, 2025.

Puzzle Date:
Puzzle Number: #860

NYT Connections #860 Words

These are the 16 words from the NYT Connections #860grid. Try sorting them into four groups of four before revealing the answers.

  • HAND
  • HOCK
  • PEDAL
  • SKATE
  • BACON
  • CELL
  • PICKLE
  • CAGE
  • DODGE
  • COAST
  • FORD
  • BREEZE
  • CRUISE
  • RACQUET
  • FLOAT
  • TRAYED

NYT Connections #860 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: GLIDE
Green group hint (medium)Show hint
The green category is: WORDS BEFORE "BALL" IN SPORTS
Blue group hint (tricky)Show hint
The blue category is: PROLIFIC ACTORS
Purple group hint (hardest)Show hint
The purple category is: HOMOPHONES OF SYNONYMS FOR "VEND"

NYT Connections #860 Answers

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

Yellow group answerReveal

GLIDE

BREEZE, COAST, FLOAT, SKATE

Green group answerReveal

WORDS BEFORE "BALL" IN SPORTS

DODGE, HAND, PICKLE, RACQUET

Blue group answerReveal

PROLIFIC ACTORS

BACON, CAGE, CRUISE, FORD

Purple group answerReveal

HOMOPHONES OF SYNONYMS FOR "VEND"

CELL, HOCK, PEDAL, TRAYED

Play NYT Connections #860 Online - Free

Replay NYT Connections #860: pick four related words, hit Submit, and find all four groups before you run out of mistakes.

Select four words that share a connection.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the NYT Connections #860 answers?

NYT Connections #860 was published on Saturday, October 18, 2025. The four groups, all 16 words, hints, and complete solution are available on this page.

What was the date of NYT Connections #860?

NYT Connections puzzle #860 was published on Saturday, October 18, 2025.

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 #860?

Yes. You can replay NYT Connections #860 on this page using the same 16 words and four-group solution.

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