FIEND
FIEND appeared once in our last 60 puzzles. Use co-occurring words from that puzzle as a weak hint only — Based on the last 60 puzzles in our rolling window — not all-time NYT Connections history.
This word only appeared once in our rolling 60-puzzle window, so stats here are limited. Use search on the word wiki for richer guides.
Based on the last 60 puzzles in our rolling window — not all-time NYT Connections history.
Co-occurrence Check
Type another word from your grid to see if it often appears with FIEND.
Common Co-occurring Words
When FIEND appears in NYT Connections, these words shared the grid in our recent puzzle window:
Typical Category Themes
- ENTHUSIAST
Recent Puzzle Appearances
| Puzzle # | Date | Category Color |
|---|---|---|
| #1342 | 2026-11-01 | blue |
How to Use This Page While Playing
When FIEND shows up in today's grid and you are unsure which group it belongs to, run the co-occurrence check with another word you are considering. If both match, you likely found a real category—not a decoy trap. Then open the AI Connections Solver with pre-filled partners for a second opinion.
Homograph words like FIEND often land in purple categories when the obvious reading is a red herring. Scan the purple pattern guide before burning your last mistake.