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NYT Pips Hints Today For October 3: The magic of Pips lies in its mix of fun visuals and tricky logic. At first glance, it seems like a simple tile-matching game. But as you start playing, the rules become sharper and demand more focus, pushing your brain to think differently with every move. The balance of simple design and clever difficulty is what keeps players hooked.

The rules are straightforward once you know them.

Number: The pips should add up exactly to the number displayed.

Equal: Both sides must show the same count.

Not Equal: Each side should carry a different number.

Less Than: The total must be smaller than the number shown.

Greater Than: The total should be bigger than the number displayed.

For today’s October 3 edition, we’ve laid out clear hints and complete solutions for every level—Easy, Medium, and Hard. Each explanation is designed to help you solve quickly without frustration, making the journey smooth and enjoyable.

NYT Pips Answers For EASY Levels:

Number (2): Everything in this space must add to 2. The answer is 2-4, placed horizontally

Equal (4): Everything in this green space must be equal to 4. The answer is 2-4, placed horizontally; 0-4, placed vertically.

Equal (1): Everything in this green space must be equal to 1. The answer is 1-5, placed horizontally; 1-0, placed vertically; 1-1, placed horizontally.

Number (0): Everything in this space must add to 0. The answer is 1-0, placed vertically.

NYT Pips Answers For MEDIUM Levels:

Equal (3): Everything in this green space must be equal to 3. The answer is 3-3, placed horizontally; 3-4, placed horizontally.

Equal (1): Everything in this green space must be equal to 1. The answer is 1-0, placed vertically; 1-4, placed horizontally.

Equal (4): Everything in this green space must be equal to 4. The answer is 3-4, placed horizontally; 1-4, placed horizontally; 4-4, placed vertically; 4-2, placed vertically.

Number (0): Everything in this space must add to 0. The answer is 1-0, placed vertically; 0-6, placed vertically.

Number (12): Everything in this space must add to 12. The answer is 0-6, placed vertically; 6-1, placed vertically.

Number (15): Everything in this space must add to 15. The answer is 5-1, placed vertically; 5-2, placed horizontally; 5-3, placed horizontally.

Equal (2): Everything in this green space must be equal to 2. The answer is 4-2, placed vertically; 5-2, placed horizontally.

Equal (1): Everything in this green space must be equal to 1. The answer is 6-1, placed vertically; 5-1, placed vertically.

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NYT Pips Answers For HARD Levels:

Greater Than (9): Everything in this space must be greater than 9. The answer is 3-5, placed horizontally; 5-1, placed vertically.

Less Than (3): Everything in this space must be less than 3. The answer is 5-1, placed vertically.

Greater Than (11): Everything in this space must be greater than 11. The answer is 4-6, placed vertically; 6-5, placed horizontally.

Number (7): Everything in this space must add to 7. The answer is 2-0, placed horizontally; 6-5, placed horizontally.

Less Than (1): Everything in this space must be less than 1. The answer is 2-0, placed horizontally; 1-0, placed vertically.

Equal (2): Everything in this green space must be equal to 2. The answer is 2-2, placed vertically; 2-3, placed horizontally; 1-2, placed horizontally; 2-6, placed horizontally.

Less Than (5): Everything in this space must be less than 5. The answer is 4-3, placed horizontally.

Equal (3): Everything in this green space must be equal to 3. The answer is 2-3, placed horizontally; 4-3, placed horizontally

Number (3): Everything in this space must add to 3. The answer is 1-1, placed horizontally; 1-2, placed horizontally.

But the true charm of Pips isn’t just in finishing one puzzle, it’s in building a sharper, more focused mind day by day. With a brand-new challenge waiting for you every midnight, this game has already become the go-to ritual for puzzle fans who love testing their skills while having fun.

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So whether you’re chasing a perfect score, keeping up with your streak, or just looking for a smart break, today’s puzzle is ready to keep you entertained and challenged until tomorrow brings a brand-new test.