NYT Connections Hints for October 26, 2026 (#1331)
Game
WELCOME
HALLOWEEK
CHILLING
TOY
YOGA
JAWN
SPORTING
PRAYER
PSYCHS
HOUND
MANAGING
WRESTLING
SAME OLD
HOSTED
HERDING
NOT BAD
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RESPONSES TO "HOW ARE YOU?"
Back to CategoriesCasual replies to the greeting "How are you?"
CHILLING
A relaxed, informal reply meaning "relaxing" or "not doing much."
MANAGING
A reply meaning "getting by" or "coping okay."
NOT BAD
An understated positive reply meaning "fairly good."
SAME OLD
A reply meaning "the same as usual; nothing new."
KINDS OF MATS
Back to CategoriesWords that can precede "mat" to name different types of mats
PRAYER
A prayer mat is a mat used by Muslims for prayer.
WELCOME
A welcome mat is a doormat placed at an entrance.
WRESTLING
A wrestling mat is a padded surface used for wrestling.
YOGA
A yoga mat is a non-slip mat used for yoga exercises.
AKC DOG BREED GROUPS
Back to CategoriesBreed groups recognized by the American Kennel Club
HERDING
The AKC group for dogs bred to herd livestock.
HOUND
The AKC group for dogs used for hunting, especially by sight or scent.
SPORTING
The AKC group for gundogs bred to assist hunters.
TOY
The AKC group for small companion breeds, often kept as pets.
HORROR MOVIES WITH LAST LETTER CHANGED
Back to CategoriesHorror movie titles whose final letter has been changed to form a new word
HALLOWEEK
A play on "Halloween," with the final N changed to K.
HOSTED
A play on "Hostel," with the final L changed to D.
JAWN
A play on "Jaws," with the final S changed to N.
PSYCHS
A play on "Psycho," with the final O changed to S.