If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for October 17's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for

Keep scrolling for tips on today's Connections game but be warned. The answers for puzzle #492 will be revealed at the bottom of the page. So if you'd rather avoid spoilers, we advise you scroll with caution. If you've never played Connections before, the rules of the game are easy to get the hang of.

Looking for NYT Connections answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, plus my commentary on the puzzles.