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

To help you avoid getting stuck and having to reveal missing letters, here are the NYT Mini Crossword answers for Thursday, October 17 ( spoilers lie ahead, of course ): 4 Across: Word after party or prescription — DRUG

Looking for today's Connections answers? The Connections answers on October 16 for puzzle #493 takes a dip in difficulty compared to yesterday's puzzle, with the Connections Companion rating this puzzle's difficulty at 3 out of 5.

Looking for NYT Strands answers and hints? Here's all you need to know to solve today's game, including the spangram.

The NYT Mini crossword might be a lot smaller than a normal crossword, but it isn't easy. If you're stuck with today's crossword, we've got answers for you here.

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