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Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for October 6's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer. If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

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Want a hit about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: Run away

• Green: Cat things

• Blue: Navigate a digital site

• Purple: Types of cheese

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Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: Turn Tail

• Green: Things Cats Do

• Blue: Pages on a Website

• Purple: ___Cheese

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections #483 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Turn Tail: FLEE, LEAVE, RETREAT, WITHDRAW

• Things Cats Do: KNEAD, PURR, SCRATCH, SHED

• Pages on a Website: ABOUT, CONTACT, HOME, LOGIN

• ___Cheese: COTTAGE, CREAM, GOAT, STRING

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

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The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

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Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Saturday, October 5, 2024:

AcrossLego piece

• The answer is Brick.

Company whose name is spelled with up to 10 O's toward the bottom of its webpages

• The answer is Google.

Inventor of the first commercially available electronic instrument, a synthesizer

• The answer is Bob Moog.

Largest country without an official language

• The answer is USA.

Some smart devices

• The answer is TVs.

Muscular dog with black and tan fur, familiarly

• The answer is Rottie.

Precipitates freezing rain

• The answer is Sleets.

Warty hopper

• The answer is Toad.

DownMilky drink with "pearls"

• The answer is Boba Tea.

CD-___

• The answer is Rom.

"Aha!"

• The answer is I Got It.

Pumpkin spice ingredients

• The answer is Cloves.

Large beer containers

• The answer is Kegs.

Break off from the rest of the band

• The answer is Go Solo.

Go "pop"

• The answer is Burst.

Bill's time-traveling partner of film

• The answer is Ted.

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