Today's Connections Hints & Answers For October 31, 2024 (Puzzle #508)

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If you are facing the true horror of not being able to solve this Halloween-themed puzzle, we can help you get rid of that horror with some light to guide the way. There are plenty of reasons why this puzzle might induce some fear, and there are a lot of different categories that are filled with spooky words. However, that fear does not have to keep you from solving the puzzle today, and we can help you do just that.

Another game that might induce some healthy fear is the daily puzzle. This puzzle is scary if only because of the number of rules you have to follow and how they change every day. It’s a weird, nearly liminal experience, as the rules are the same but simultaneously just different enough that it can feel unsettling. However, it is a great challenge and something you should at least try to see if the logic aspect is something you might like.

If you want to test out your wits and try solving the puzzle with just a few hints first, now is your chance. Today’s puzzle has a lot of words that are all associated with Halloween in some form or fashion, but many of them are not actually in the same category. You will have to figure out where to draw the line and what makes them distinct from each other, and if you do not know some very specific lore, you might not get one of the harder categories.

Strands is one of New York Times' many puzzle games that consists of a unique 6x8 word search that requires players to use zig-zag solutions.

If you still need some help sorting out these spooky-themed words,here are the category names.

TERMS OF ENDEARMENT

THINGS YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR EYELIDS

SPORTS CARS

___ HUNT

TERMS OF ENDEARMENT

DARLING

LOVE

PUMPKIN

TREASURE

This was not the first category I got, but it was a close second. This one did not feel as challenging, despite the inclusion of PUMPKIN. This was because I saw LOVE and DARLING and wondered what else might go with them. I have heard a lot of people nickname someone they love PUMPKIN, so that was actually