NYT Connections today: Hints and answers for October 1

Connections, the New York Times' word game, is a daily puzzle game where players group 16 words into four sets with a common theme. The game is available on web browsers and mobile devices and requires players to identify common threads between words. The game is challenging as words and categories become more complex. Today's categories include "in a state of agitated confusion," "getting in peak form," "water but dangerous," and "machine wash.