New Delhi, Oct. 1 -- The NYT Connections answers for Thursday, October 1, 2026, are here. Puzzle #1208 brings together everyday placement words, dress shirt measurements, 2000s indie rock bands, and the beginnings of several familiar New York Times print puzzles. If today's 16-word grid has you second-guessing your choices, these hints and answers can help you protect your Connections streak.

For October 1, the puzzle offers several tempting overlaps. Words such as "PLACE," "POSITION," and "SITUATE" clearly belong together, but the fourth member can be less immediately obvious. Elsewhere, the puzzle mixes clothing terminology with music references and abbreviated beginnings of familiar NYT puzzles.

NYT Connections hints for October 1

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