Connections Hints: Sep 24, 2026

This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Sep 24, 2026 (2026-09-24). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.

Meta: Puzzle #1302

Puzzle #1302 · 2026-09-24

Step through today’s Connections hints

Start with broad themes, then reveal more detail about the groups and tiles only when you need it. The final button shows today's full group breakdown.

Puzzle reference: Connections #1302 for 2026-09-24, edition main, with a standard four-group board. Spoiler categories and tiles stay collapsed until you open the hint layers below.

Hint 1 – overall theme

There are 4 groups in today’s puzzle.

Themes include: PARTS OF A VAMPIRE COSTUME, THINGS WITH SPRING/S, FEATURING POINTING and 1 more.

Hint 2 – group titles

Here are the category names for each group. Try matching the tiles in the official game to these themes before you reveal any tiles.

PARTS OF A VAMPIRE COSTUME
THINGS WITH SPRING/S
FEATURING POINTING
ANAGRAMS

Hint 3 – group tiles

Reveal the tiles for each group. If you only want a partial nudge, stop after reading one or two groups and go back to the official puzzle.

PARTS OF A VAMPIRE COSTUME

CAPE

FACE PAINT

FAKE BLOOD

FANGS

THINGS WITH SPRING/S

BOBBLEHEAD

POGO STICK

SNAKES IN A CAN

TRAMPOLINE

FEATURING POINTING

CREATION OF ADAM

FOAM FINGER

I'M WITH STUPID SHIRT

UNCLE SAM

ANAGRAMS

BEER HAT

BREATHE

HERB TEA

THE BEAR

Reveal full answer

This is the full breakdown of today's Connections puzzle: group titles and all tiles, grouped together.