NYT Connections Hints for October 9, 2026 (#1319)
Game
POWER
GUITAR
CONDITIONER
VOLUME
BLOWOUT
KISS
SWEEP
HIGHLIGHTS
SCORES
QUOTES
INPUT
STATS
CHANNEL
ROMP
RECAP
ROUT
Hints by Category
DECISIVE VICTORY
Back to CategoriesSports and competition terms for a clear, overwhelming, or one-sided win.
BLOWOUT
A decisive, one-sided victory, especially in sports, where one team wins by a large margin.
ROMP
An easy, decisive victory, often used in sports to describe a team winning comfortably.
ROUT
A crushing, overwhelming defeat or decisive victory.
SWEEP
A victory in every game of a series or contest, leaving the opponent with no wins.
CONTROLLED BY A TV REMOTE
Back to CategoriesButtons or functions commonly found on a television remote control.
CHANNEL
A TV remote button used to change the station or channel.
INPUT
A remote button used to switch the TV to a different source, such as HDMI or AV.
POWER
The button that turns the TV on or off.
VOLUME
The button or control used to increase or decrease the TV's sound level.
FEATURES OF A SPORTS SHOW
Back to CategoriesTypical segments or information included in a sports broadcast or highlights show.
HIGHLIGHTS
Short clips showing the most important or exciting moments of a game or event.
RECAP
A summary of the main events or results, often shown during a sports program.
SCORES
The numerical results of games, often displayed as updates on a sports show.
STATS
Statistics or numerical data about players, teams, or games.
AIR ___
Back to CategoriesCommon English phrases formed with 'air' as a modifier or prefix.
CONDITIONER
In 'air conditioner,' an appliance that cools and controls the humidity of indoor air.
GUITAR
In 'air guitar,' the pretend playing of an imaginary guitar along with music.
KISS
In 'air kiss,' a gesture of kissing without touching, often used as a greeting or farewell.
QUOTES
In 'air quotes,' a gesture made with both hands to indicate quotation marks, often used to show irony or that words are borrowed.