Connections Hints: Sep 13, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Sep 13, 2026 (2026-09-13). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #1287
Connections #1287 · 2026-09-13
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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
LACKING IN FIRMNESS
Reveal one tile
DROOPY
Reveal all four tiles
LACKING IN FIRMNESS
- DROOPY
- FLACCID
- SAGGING
- SLACK
Group 2
Reveal category
U.S. PRESIDENTS
Reveal one tile
CLEVELAND
Reveal all four tiles
U.S. PRESIDENTS
- CLEVELAND
- GARFIELD
- GRANT
- MADISON
Group 3
Reveal category
WORDS THAT SOUND LIKE TWO LETTERS
Reveal one tile
EMPTY
Reveal all four tiles
WORDS THAT SOUND LIKE TWO LETTERS
- EMPTY
- EXCESS
- KEWPIE
- ODIE
Group 4
Reveal category
ENDING IN ELEVATED LANDFORMS
Reveal one tile
DOUBLESPEAK
Reveal all four tiles
ENDING IN ELEVATED LANDFORMS
- DOUBLESPEAK
- HEATHCLIFF
- PARAMOUNT
- PORRIDGE
Reveal full answer
LACKING IN FIRMNESS
- DROOPY
- FLACCID
- SAGGING
- SLACK
U.S. PRESIDENTS
- CLEVELAND
- GARFIELD
- GRANT
- MADISON
WORDS THAT SOUND LIKE TWO LETTERS
- EMPTY
- EXCESS
- KEWPIE
- ODIE
ENDING IN ELEVATED LANDFORMS
- DOUBLESPEAK
- HEATHCLIFF
- PARAMOUNT
- PORRIDGE
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