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 October 15, click here.

Category Hints

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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.

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Today’s yellow category relates to bodies of water.

Today’s green category relates to words that get used when clarity is important and you need to spell something.

Today’s blue category relates to cars of a certain brand.

Today’s purple category relates to words that pair well with the name of a watery animal known for its blubber.

Herring Watch: There is no ‘bean’ 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!

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Today’s answers are listed below:

Yellow Category: Types Of Pools

Infinity, Kiddie, Kidney, Olympic

Green Category: In The NATO Phonetic Alphabet

Blue Category: Ford Models

Bronco, Fiesta, Mustang, Pinto

Purple Category: _____ Seal

Elephant, Great, Navy, Vacuum