NYT Connections Hints for October 2, 2026 (#1310)
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LITTLE
REAL ESTATE
COMMON
RING
INDEX
FUND
BANKROLL
RIB
STANDARD
MIDDLE
STOCK
SUPPORT
BACK
NUMBER
ROUTINE
TIME
Hints by Category
FINANCE
Back to CategoriesTo provide financial backing or funding
BACK
To give financial support to someone or something; to fund or endorse financially.
BANKROLL
To provide the money needed to finance a person, business, or project.
FUND
To supply money for a project, organization, or activity.
SUPPORT
To provide financial assistance or resources that sustain someone or something.
FINGERS
Back to CategoriesFingers of the human hand
INDEX
The index finger, the finger next to the thumb, used for pointing.
LITTLE
The little finger, also called the pinky; the smallest finger.
MIDDLE
The middle finger, the central and longest finger of the hand.
RING
The ring finger, typically the fourth finger, on which a ring or wedding band is worn.
CUSTOMARY
Back to CategoriesUsual, ordinary, or customary
COMMON
Occurring or found often; ordinary, usual, or widespread.
ROUTINE
Performed as part of a regular procedure; habitual or unvarying.
STANDARD
Accepted as normal or customary; usual or widely used.
STOCK
Regularly used, kept, or available; standard or commonplace.
PRIME ___
Back to CategoriesCommon phrases formed with 'prime' meaning first, best, or peak
NUMBER
A number greater than 1 divisible only by 1 and itself, such as 2, 3, 5, or 7.
REAL ESTATE
Property or location considered highly desirable or valuable, as in 'prime real estate.'
RIB
A premium cut of beef from the rib section, often roasted and served as 'prime rib.'
TIME
The peak evening hours when television audiences are largest; more generally, the best or most important time.