NYT ‘Connections’ Hints and Answers Today, Monday, October 21

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 #498 on Monday, October 21, 2024.

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 21

1. These are commonly found in soups, salads and chili.
2. To captivate or get someone’s attention.
3. These words determine a vehicle’s movement.
4. The words in this category precede a common four-letter noun. 

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Ready for the answers? Scroll below this image (the image that represents your very appreciated patience!).

Today’s Connections Game Answers for Monday, October 21, 2024:

1. KINDS OF BEANS: KIDNEY, MUNG, NAVY, PINTO
2. ATTRACT: DRAW, GRAB, HOOK, PULL
3. AUTOMATIC GEAR SHIFTER POSITIONS: DRIVE, LOW, NEUTRAL, REVERSE
4. _____ POOL: CAR, DEAD, LIVER, WHIRL

How’d you do?

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