Spoilers ahead! We've warned you. We mean it. Read no further until you really want some clues or you've completely given up and want the answers ASAP. Get ready for all of today's NYT 'Connections' hints and answers for #497 on Sunday, October 20, 2024.

If you've been having trouble with any of the connections or words in Sunday's puzzle, you're not alone and these hints should definitely help you out. Plus, I'll reveal the answers further down.

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Hints About Today's NYT Connections Categories on Sunday, October 20

1. Something you might read over breakfast.

2. A loud commotion or uproar.

3. Essential elements of a fast-paced game (featuring a small ball).

4. All of these sound like common "linking words."

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Today's Connections Game Answers for Sunday, October 20, 2024:

1. BIT OF NEWSPAPER WRITING: ARTICLE, COLUMN, FEATURE, STORY

2. NOISY DISTURBANCE: CLATTER, RACKET, ROW, RUCKUS

3. TABLE TENNIS NEEDS: BALL, NET, PADDLE, TABLE

4. HOMOPHONES OF COORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS: BUTT, FORE, OAR, SEW

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