It’s a new day and that means a new puzzle wall to solve in the New York Times’s Connections game. If you’re looking to save your streak and only want to nail down that last pesky category, don’t worry – we have all the hints you could need.
You’ll find everything you need below, from vague hints as to what you should be looking for to the outright answers. Whether you’re looking for a nudge in the right direction or a sneaky way to preserve your blemish-free record, you’ve come to the right place.
If you’re here by mistake and instead need the answers for September 27, click here.
Category Hints

We’ll present these hints from the easiest category to the hardest, as prescribed by the puzzle itself – Yellow, Green, Blue, then Purple.
If you want today’s category hints, click below! These will not spoil the actual names of the categories but will nudge you in the right direction.

Today’s yellow category relates to defence.
Today’s green category relates to malware.
Today’s blue category relates to chewing gum.
Today’s purple category relates to football teams.
Herring Watch: There are quite a few clues that might put you in mind of Greek mythology here (Lightning Bolt, Aegis, Trojan Horse, Trident) – this is not a category!
Today’s Answers

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If you used our clues or help, I’d love to see how you did in the comments below!
If you want today’s answers, click below!

Today’s answers are listed below:
Aegis, Guard, Protection, Shield
Green Category: Malicious Software
Backdoor, Trojan Horse, Virus, Worm
Blue Category: Gum Brands
Extra, Ice Breakers, Orbit, Trident
Purple Category: N.F.L. Team Logos
Buffalo, Fleur-De-Lis, Horseshoe, Lightning Bolt
