Connections Hints: Sep 12, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Sep 12, 2026 (2026-09-12). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #1285
Connections #1285 · 2026-09-12
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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
WAYS TO PERSONALIZE A CAR
Reveal one tile
BUMPER STICKER
Reveal all four tiles
WAYS TO PERSONALIZE A CAR
- BUMPER STICKER
- FUZZY DICE
- HOOD ORNAMENT
- VANITY PLATE
Group 2
Reveal category
PEOPLE IN AN ONLINE FORUM
Reveal one tile
LURKER
Reveal all four tiles
PEOPLE IN AN ONLINE FORUM
- LURKER
- POSTER
- SPAMMER
- TROLL
Group 3
Reveal category
THINGS THAT BLINK
Reveal one tile
CURSOR
Reveal all four tiles
THINGS THAT BLINK
- CURSOR
- EYELIDS
- SMOKE DETECTOR
- TURN SIGNAL
Group 4
Reveal category
___ ALERT
Reveal one tile
NERD
Reveal all four tiles
___ ALERT
- NERD
- RED
- SPOILER
- WEATHER
Reveal full answer
WAYS TO PERSONALIZE A CAR
- BUMPER STICKER
- FUZZY DICE
- HOOD ORNAMENT
- VANITY PLATE
PEOPLE IN AN ONLINE FORUM
- LURKER
- POSTER
- SPAMMER
- TROLL
THINGS THAT BLINK
- CURSOR
- EYELIDS
- SMOKE DETECTOR
- TURN SIGNAL
___ ALERT
- NERD
- RED
- SPOILER
- WEATHER
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