Connections hints for Thursday, October 1, 2026

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Connections #1208 · Thursday, October 1, 2026 · edited by Wyna Liu

NATIONALKENNECKSHINSACROSTICKWAISTWALKMENSITUATESLEEVECROSSPLACESUDPOSITIONCHESTDECEMBERISTS

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Show all Connections answers for October 1, 2026 (spoilers)
  • Put (yellow): PLACE, POSITION, SITUATE, STICK
  • Dress Shirt Measurements (green): CHEST, NECK, SLEEVE, WAIST
  • 2000s Indie Rock Bands, With "The" (blue): DECEMBERISTS, NATIONAL, SHINS, WALKMEN
  • Starts Of Nyt Print Puzzles (purple): ACRO, CROSS, KEN, SUD

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