Connections Hints: Sep 25, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Sep 25, 2026 (2026-09-25). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #1297
Connections #1297 · 2026-09-25
Choose one group at a time
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
LUXE
Reveal one tile
BOUGIE
Reveal all four tiles
LUXE
- BOUGIE
- FANCY
- POSH
- SWANK
Group 2
Reveal category
PARTS OF A MECHANICAL CLOCK
Reveal one tile
ESCAPEMENT
Reveal all four tiles
PARTS OF A MECHANICAL CLOCK
- ESCAPEMENT
- PENDULUM
- RATCHET
- SPRING
Group 3
Reveal category
FAMOUS DANS
Reveal one tile
AYKROYD
Reveal all four tiles
FAMOUS DANS
- AYKROYD
- LEVY
- RATHER
- SAVAGE
Group 4
Reveal category
TAXONOMIC RANKS PLUS A LETTER
Reveal one tile
BORDER
Reveal all four tiles
TAXONOMIC RANKS PLUS A LETTER
- BORDER
- CLASSY
- FOAMILY
- GENIUS
Reveal full answer
LUXE
- BOUGIE
- FANCY
- POSH
- SWANK
PARTS OF A MECHANICAL CLOCK
- ESCAPEMENT
- PENDULUM
- RATCHET
- SPRING
FAMOUS DANS
- AYKROYD
- LEVY
- RATHER
- SAVAGE
TAXONOMIC RANKS PLUS A LETTER
- BORDER
- CLASSY
- FOAMILY
- GENIUS
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