NYT ‘Connections’ Hints and Answers Today, Monday, October 14

Spoilers ahead! We've warned you. We mean it. Read no further until you really want some clues or you've completely given up and want the answers ASAP. Get ready for all of today's NYT 'Connections’ hints and answers for #491 on Monday, October 14, 2024.

<em>Today's NYT Connections puzzle for Monday, October 14, 2024</em><p>The New York Times</p>
Today's NYT Connections puzzle for Monday, October 14, 2024

The New York Times

If you've been having trouble with any of the connections or words in Monday's puzzle, you're not alone and these hints should definitely help you out. Plus, I'll reveal the answers further down.

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Hints About Today's NYT Connections Categories on Monday, October 14

1. This category refers to actions you might take when searching for something.
2. Related to storms.
3. Different ways to style something.
4. The four items in this category all share a physical characteristic (another word for flat, green appendages on a plant).

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Today's Connections Game Answers for Monday, October 14, 2024:

1. RUMMAGE: COMB, DIG, ROOT, SIFT
2. SOUNDS OF THUNDER: CLAP, PEAL, ROLL, RUMBLE
3. WAYS TO WEAR YOUR HAIR UP: BRAID, BUN, PONY, TWIST
4. THINGS THAT CAN HAVE LEAVES: BOOK, SALAD, TABLE, TREE

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