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NYT ‘Connections’ #1225 Hints And Answers For Sunday, October 18

New York Times Connections puzzle hints and answers for Sunday, October 18, 2026, are available online.

By · Published October 18, 2026  14:29 UTC · Updated October 18, 2026  15:24 UTC

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The New York Times released its weekly Connections puzzle for Sunday, October 18, 2026, with hints and answers available online. The answers were later released by The New York Times on the same day. There is no reported contradiction between the outlets regarding the timing or content of the hints and answers.

The puzzle is a weekly feature in The New York Times, with CNET and Parade Magazine providing additional hints and explanations for readers. Mashable also published a breakdown of the meanings behind each word in the puzzle. The current state is that the puzzle is available for readers to solve, with the hints and answers online for reference.

Readers can access the puzzle and its solutions on the New York Times website or through other outlets that provide additional coverage.

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When were the hints and answers released?

The hints were released on October 17, 2026, and the answers were released on the same day.

Where can readers access the puzzle and its solutions?

Readers can access the puzzle and its solutions on the New York Times website or through other outlets that provide additional coverage.

What is the New York Times Connections puzzle?

The New York Times Connections puzzle is a weekly feature that challenges readers to connect words and concepts.

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