Connections Hints: Sep 20, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Sep 20, 2026 (2026-09-20). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #1298
Connections #1298 · 2026-09-20
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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
ROUND FLAT THINGS
Reveal one tile
BLU-RAY
Reveal all four tiles
ROUND FLAT THINGS
- BLU-RAY
- COASTER
- SAND DOLLAR
- TORTILLA
Group 2
Reveal category
ASSOCIATED WITH KENTUCKY
Reveal one tile
BLUEGRASS
Reveal all four tiles
ASSOCIATED WITH KENTUCKY
- BLUEGRASS
- BOURBON
- DERBY
- FRIED CHICKEN
Group 3
Reveal category
VAMPIRE MOVIES
Reveal one tile
BLADE
Reveal all four tiles
VAMPIRE MOVIES
- BLADE
- NEAR DARK
- SINNERS
- TWILIGHT
Group 4
Reveal category
___BOARDS YOU RIDE ON
Reveal one tile
HOVER
Reveal all four tiles
___BOARDS YOU RIDE ON
- HOVER
- SKATE
- SNOW
- SURF
Reveal full answer
ROUND FLAT THINGS
- BLU-RAY
- COASTER
- SAND DOLLAR
- TORTILLA
ASSOCIATED WITH KENTUCKY
- BLUEGRASS
- BOURBON
- DERBY
- FRIED CHICKEN
VAMPIRE MOVIES
- BLADE
- NEAR DARK
- SINNERS
- TWILIGHT
___BOARDS YOU RIDE ON
- HOVER
- SKATE
- SNOW
- SURF
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