NYT Connections today — hints and answers for Thursday, October 10 (game #487)

Good day! Let’s dive into Connections, the engaging word game from the NYT that challenges players to categorize answers. It can be quite a puzzle, so keep reading for some hints.

Once you’ve completed the game, why not explore more word-based challenges? Check out our daily Wordle hints and answers, Strands hints and answers, and Quordle hints and answers guides for additional help.

SPOILER ALERT: Details about today’s NYT Connections are included below, so proceed with caution if you prefer to figure it out on your own.

NYT Connections today (game #487) – today’s words

(Image credit: New York Times)

Today’s NYT Connections words are…

  • HIP
  • TEA
  • BIG
  • BAD
  • EYE
  • FLY
  • SEW
  • SAW
  • ILL
  • FAR
  • ELF
  • LEG
  • HER
  • RAD
  • ARM
  • DOE

NYT Connections today (game #487) – hint #1 – group hints

Looking for clues to today’s NYT Connections groups?

  • Yellow: Ear could be another
  • Green: Dope words
  • Blue: Films
  • Purple: All feature in a popular musical song

Need additional hints? Read on to discover the theme answers for today’s NYT Connections puzzles…