What is the NYT Connections answer for October 01, 2023?

The NYT Connections answer for October 01, 2023 includes 4 groups: COFFEE COUNTER ITEMS, NOCTURNAL ANIMALS, THINGS THAT ARE RED, ___ FIGURE.

How do I play NYT Connections?

NYT Connections presents 16 words that you must group into 4 categories of 4 words each. Find the common thread between words to solve each group.

A new NYT Connections puzzle is released daily at midnight Eastern Time.

October 01, 2023

STRAW

BALLPARK

BAT

STICK

OWL

BRICK

CUP

CARDINAL

LID

ACTION

BEET

WOLF

POPPY

MOTH

STIRRER

COFFEE COUNTER ITEMS

CUP, LID, STIRRER, STRAW

NOCTURNAL ANIMALS

BAT, MOTH, OWL, WOLF

THINGS THAT ARE RED

BEET, BRICK, CARDINAL, POPPY

___ FIGURE

ACTION, BALLPARK, GO, STICK