Connections Hints: Sep 11, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Sep 11, 2026 (2026-09-11). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #1284
Connections #1284 · 2026-09-11
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Each group has separate category and tile reveals. Open only the amount of help you want; the last reveal shows all available groups.
Group 1
Reveal category
PEOPLE HIRED FOR AN EVENT
Reveal one tile
BAND
Reveal all four tiles
PEOPLE HIRED FOR AN EVENT
- BAND
- FLORIST
- PHOTOGRAPHER
- PLANNER
Group 2
Reveal category
INTERNALIZE
Reveal one tile
ABSORB
Reveal all four tiles
INTERNALIZE
- ABSORB
- DIGEST
- PROCESS
- TAKE IN
Group 3
Reveal category
WAYS TO PRACTICE SELF-CARE
Reveal one tile
EXERCISE
Reveal all four tiles
WAYS TO PRACTICE SELF-CARE
- EXERCISE
- JOURNAL
- MEDITATE
- UNPLUG
Group 4
Reveal category
THINGS THAT ARE PUSHED METAPHORICALLY
Reveal one tile
AGENDA
Reveal all four tiles
THINGS THAT ARE PUSHED METAPHORICALLY
- AGENDA
- ENVELOPE
- LIMITS
- LUCK
Reveal full answer
PEOPLE HIRED FOR AN EVENT
- BAND
- FLORIST
- PHOTOGRAPHER
- PLANNER
INTERNALIZE
- ABSORB
- DIGEST
- PROCESS
- TAKE IN
WAYS TO PRACTICE SELF-CARE
- EXERCISE
- JOURNAL
- MEDITATE
- UNPLUG
THINGS THAT ARE PUSHED METAPHORICALLY
- AGENDA
- ENVELOPE
- LIMITS
- LUCK
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