What is the NYT Connections answer for October 17, 2023?

The NYT Connections answer for October 17, 2023 includes 4 groups: TAUNTS, FAILURE, RUDELY BREAK OFF CONTACT, ROCK ___.

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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 17, 2023

GHOST

LEMON

GARDEN

DESERT

STAR

RASPBERRY

CANDY

BOMB

FLOP

HISS

IGNORE

BOO

BOTTOM

DUD

JEER

JILT

TAUNTS

BOO, HISS, JEER, RASPBERRY

FAILURE

BOMB, DUD, FLOP, LEMON

RUDELY BREAK OFF CONTACT

DESERT, GHOST, IGNORE, JILT

ROCK ___

BOTTOM, CANDY, GARDEN, STAR