New York Times Connections puzzles released for October 26

The New York Times released two distinct Connections puzzles on October 26, 2026. The standard daily puzzle featured a seasonal theme involving altered horror movie titles as its most difficult category. The grid included words such as chilling, managing, and halloweek, requiring players to identify patterns ranging from casual conversational responses to wordplay involving scary films.

Additionally, a Sports Edition of the Connections puzzle was published. This version focused on athletic themes, including special teams positions in football, descriptions of balls hit on the ground, NBA rookies, and various types of tackles.