Connections Hint Today: Answers for Oct. 22, # 1,229

This article provides daily hints and answers for the New York Times 'Connections' puzzle. It serves as a guide for players looking to solve the specific word-grouping challenge for October 22, 2026.
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Need a Connections hint today? Get a hint for each color group in NYT Connections No. 1,229 on Thursday, Oct. 22, then all four answers.
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