Connections Hint Today Tue, Oct 8 #514

Need help with Connections puzzle #514 on Tue, Oct 8? Get your daily connections hint today! Find the hidden links between these 16 words: BAT, PUMPKIN, SPIDER, WITCH, BAN, BLOCK, DENY, FORBID, ACCIDENTAL, NOTE, REST, STAFF, APPLE, BAR, CANE, CORN