India, Oct. 13 -- NYT Connections Today, October 13: Looking for NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, October 13, 2026? Today's puzzle, game #1220, challenges players to sort 16 words into four groups of four based on shared connections while some categories are straightforward, while others rely on familiar phrases and clever wordplay.

The four themes today are discernment, fastening, sports championship prizes and expressions beginning with "loose." Each group has a different difficulty level, so identifying the simpler connections first can help narrow down the remaining choices.

If you're stuck, here are today's clues, the complete answers and yesterday's solutions for October 12.

Spoiler warning: The answers are included...