What words fall under the category "STATUS"?

The words in the "STATUS" category are: STATE, SHAPE, CONDITION, SITUATION.

What words fall under the category "TOLERATE"?

The words in the "TOLERATE" category are: HANDLE, WEATHER, BEAR, STAND.

What words fall under the category "WORD SHORTENINGS, OFTEN"?

The words in the "WORD SHORTENINGS, OFTEN" category are: ABBREVIATION, NICKNAME, CONTRACTION, ELISION.

What words fall under the category "WORDS MADE USING U.S. POSTAL ABBREVIATIONS"?

The words in the "WORDS MADE USING U.S. POSTAL ABBREVIATIONS" category are: CALAMARI, MANDARIN, ALKYLAMIDE, MELAMINE.

How many groups are in Connections?

Each Connections puzzle has four groups of four words each.

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Connections Solution

October 12, 2026 · By Wyna Liu

What is the NYT Connections for October 12, 2026 answer?

Daily NYT Connections answers for October 12, 2026 with all category titles and grouped words.

Puzzle Grid

Original 4x4 tile arrangement based on NYT card position.

CALAMARI

MANDARIN

STATE

ABBREVIATION

NICKNAME

HANDLE

SHAPE

WEATHER

CONDITION

CONTRACTION

SITUATION

BEAR

ALKYLAMIDE

STAND

ELISION

MELAMINE

Solved Categories

Each category with the four correct words.

STATUS

STATE · SHAPE · CONDITION · SITUATION

TOLERATE

HANDLE · WEATHER · BEAR · STAND

WORD SHORTENINGS, OFTEN

ABBREVIATION · NICKNAME · CONTRACTION · ELISION

WORDS MADE USING U.S. POSTAL ABBREVIATIONS

CALAMARI · MANDARIN · ALKYLAMIDE · MELAMINE

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