NYT Connections Hints for October 8, 2026 (#1322)
Game
FOOLHARDY
MINDS
THANKS
STOOGES
BEST
WISHES
REGARDS
ECLIPSE
CHEERS
MULHOLLAND
RESPECTS
STRIKES
TOP
AUTOCRUISE
HEEDS
SURPASS
Hints by Category
FOLLOWS, AS RULES
Back to CategoriesObeying or adhering to rules, advice, or guidance
HEEDS
Pays attention to and follows advice or warnings; obeys.
MINDS
Obeys or follows instructions, as in 'mind your parents.'
REGARDS
Takes into account or pays attention to; observes or respects.
RESPECTS
Follows or adheres to rules, laws, or customs; observes.
OUTDO
Back to CategoriesSurpassing or being better than someone or something
BEST
To get the better of; defeat or outdo.
ECLIPSE
To surpass or outshine.
SURPASS
To exceed or be greater than.
TOP
To exceed or be higher or better than.
THINGS THAT COME IN THREES
Back to CategoriesFamiliar things, groups, or phrases associated with the number three
CHEERS
As in 'three cheers,' a traditional expression of celebration or praise.
STOOGES
Refers to The Three Stooges, a classic American comedy trio.
STRIKES
As in baseball's 'three strikes and you're out'; also refers to three-strikes laws.
WISHES
As in the three wishes granted by a genie in fairy tales.
ENDING IN ACTORS NAMED TOM
Back to CategoriesWords that end with the surname of a famous actor named Tom
AUTOCRUISE
Ends with 'Cruise,' referring to Tom Cruise.
FOOLHARDY
Ends with 'Hardy,' referring to Tom Hardy.
MULHOLLAND
Ends with 'Holland,' referring to Tom Holland.
THANKS
Ends with 'Hanks,' referring to Tom Hanks.