RATCHET
RATCHET appeared 2 times in our last 60 puzzles. Check co-occurring words and category themes before grouping. Based on the last 60 puzzles in our rolling window — not all-time NYT Connections history.
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 RATCHET.
Open in Solver
Pre-fill AI Connections Solver with RATCHET and its common partners.
Solve with RATCHETCommon Co-occurring Words
When RATCHET appears in NYT Connections, these words shared the grid in our recent puzzle window:
Typical Category Themes
- STARTING WITH CHINESE ZODIAC ANIMALS
- PARTS OF A MECHANICAL CLOCK
Recent Puzzle Appearances
| Puzzle # | Date | Category Color |
|---|---|---|
| #1252 | 2026-08-20 | purple |
| #1297 | 2026-09-25 | green |
How to Use This Page While Playing
When RATCHET 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 RATCHET often land in purple categories when the obvious reading is a red herring. Scan the purple pattern guide before burning your last mistake.