Connections Hints: Sep 21, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Sep 21, 2026 (2026-09-21). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #1293
Connections #1293 · 2026-09-21
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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
EMAIL BUTTONS
Reveal one tile
COMPOSE
Reveal all four tiles
EMAIL BUTTONS
- COMPOSE
- DRAFTS
- SENT
- SPAM
Group 2
Reveal category
WAYS TO ATTRACT FISH
Reveal one tile
CHUM
Reveal all four tiles
WAYS TO ATTRACT FISH
- CHUM
- FLY
- SPINNER
- WORM
Group 3
Reveal category
CHESS VERBS
Reveal one tile
CAPTURE
Reveal all four tiles
CHESS VERBS
- CAPTURE
- CASTLE
- CHECK
- MATE
Group 4
Reveal category
STARTS OF COMPOSERS' NAMES
Reveal one tile
BEET
Reveal all four tiles
STARTS OF COMPOSERS' NAMES
- BEET
- BRAH
- CHOP
- VIVA
Reveal full answer
EMAIL BUTTONS
- COMPOSE
- DRAFTS
- SENT
- SPAM
WAYS TO ATTRACT FISH
- CHUM
- FLY
- SPINNER
- WORM
CHESS VERBS
- CAPTURE
- CASTLE
- CHECK
- MATE
STARTS OF COMPOSERS' NAMES
- BEET
- BRAH
- CHOP
- VIVA
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