- By Shailvee Tiwari
- Mon, 06 Oct 2025 03:15 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
NYT Pips Hints Today For October 6: So, what makes Pips different from other daily puzzles? At first glance, it feels like a simple matching game, but the moment you dive in, the rules demand focus and logic. That mix of easy design and brain-twisting difficulty is exactly why players can’t stop playing.
Here’ a quick breakdown of the rules you’ll need to master:
Number: The pips must equal the number shown.
Equal: Both sides should have the same count.
Not Equal: The sides need to be different.
Less Than: The total should stay below the number.
Greater Than: The total should go above the number.
Sounds simple? Well, that’s where the trick begins. Each level, Easy, Medium, and Hard, brings its own twists, and one wrong step can throw your whole game off. That’s why we’ve put together clear hints and complete solutions for today’s edition, so you can solve without stress and keep your streak alive.
But here’s the real question: are you just here to finish today’s puzzle, or are you in it to sharpen your mind day after day? Because with every new midnight, Pips drops a fresh challenge that makes you think faster, focus better, and enjoy every victory a little more.
NYT Pips Answers For EASY Levels:
Number (7): Everything in this space must add to 7. The answer is 4-3, placed vertically.
Less Than (5): Everything in this space must be less than 5. The answer is 2-5, placed vertically; 1-6, placed horizontally.
Equal (5): Everything in this space must be equal to 5. The answer is 2-5, placed vertically; 5-5, placed horizontally.
Greater Than (9): Everything in this space must be greater than 9. The answer is 1-6, placed horizontally; 5-5, placed horizontally.
NYT Pips Answers For MEDIUM Levels:
Number (10): Everything in this space must add to 10. The answer is 5-2, placed horizontally; 5-6, placed vertically.
Number (6): Everything in this space must add to 6. The answer is 5-6, placed vertically.
Equal (4): Everything in this space must be equal to 4. The answer is 4-4, placed vertically; 4-0, placed horizontally.
Number (3): Everything in this space must add to 3. The answer is 0-0, placed horizontally; 3-2, placed horizontally.
Number (2): Everything in this space must add to 2. The answer is 3-2, placed horizontally.
Number (11): Everything in this space must add to 11. The answer is 5-5, placed horizontally; 1-0, placed horizontally.
Number (0): Everything in this space must add to 0. The answer is 1-0, placed horizontally.
NYT Pips Answers For HARD Levels:
Number (6): Everything in this red space must add to 6. The answer is 6-2, placed horizontally.
Equal (6): Everything in this space must be equal to 6. The answer is 2-0, placed vertically.
Number (6): Everything in this green space must add to 6. The answer is 2-0, placed vertically; 6-5, placed horizontally; 0-6, placed vertically.
Equal (6): Everything in this space must be equal to 6. The answer is 0-6, placed vertically; 6-4, placed horizontally.
Greater Than (6): Everything in this space must be greater than 6. The answer is 1-5, placed vertically; 6-4, placed horizontally.
Number (6): Everything in this orange space must add to 6. The answer is 6-5, placed horizontally; 1-5, placed vertically.
So, will you crack today’s puzzle, keep your streak alive, and be ready for tomorrow’s brain test? The tiles are waiting.