What words fall under the category "FOLLOWS, AS RULES"?

The words in the "FOLLOWS, AS RULES" category are: MINDS, REGARDS, RESPECTS, HEEDS.

What words fall under the category "OUTDO"?

The words in the "OUTDO" category are: BEST, ECLIPSE, TOP, SURPASS.

What words fall under the category "THINGS THAT COME IN THREES"?

The words in the "THINGS THAT COME IN THREES" category are: STOOGES, WISHES, CHEERS, STRIKES.

What words fall under the category "ENDING IN ACTORS NAMED TOM"?

The words in the "ENDING IN ACTORS NAMED TOM" category are: FOOLHARDY, THANKS, MULHOLLAND, AUTOCRUISE.

How many groups are in Connections?

Each Connections puzzle has four groups of four words each.

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Connections Solution

October 08, 2026 · By Wyna Liu

What is the NYT Connections for October 8, 2026 answer?

Daily NYT Connections answers for October 8, 2026 with all category titles and grouped words.

Puzzle Grid

Original 4x4 tile arrangement based on NYT card position.

FOOLHARDY

MINDS

THANKS

STOOGES

BEST

WISHES

REGARDS

ECLIPSE

CHEERS

MULHOLLAND

RESPECTS

STRIKES

TOP

AUTOCRUISE

HEEDS

SURPASS

Solved Categories

Each category with the four correct words.

FOLLOWS, AS RULES

MINDS · REGARDS · RESPECTS · HEEDS

OUTDO

BEST · ECLIPSE · TOP · SURPASS

THINGS THAT COME IN THREES

STOOGES · WISHES · CHEERS · STRIKES

ENDING IN ACTORS NAMED TOM

FOOLHARDY · THANKS · MULHOLLAND · AUTOCRUISE

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