Connections Hints: Sep 26, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Sep 26, 2026 (2026-09-26). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #1203
Connections #1203 · 2026-09-26
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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
BREATH FRESHENERS
Reveal one tile
GUM
Reveal all four tiles
BREATH FRESHENERS
- GUM
- MINT
- MOUTHWASH
- SPRAY
Group 2
Reveal category
THINGS DONE TO A DRESS SHIRT AT THE LAUNDRY
Reveal one tile
FOLD
Reveal all four tiles
THINGS DONE TO A DRESS SHIRT AT THE LAUNDRY
- FOLD
- PRESS
- STARCH
- WASH
Group 3
Reveal category
FEATURES OF WOOD
Reveal one tile
BURL
Reveal all four tiles
FEATURES OF WOOD
- BURL
- GRAIN
- KNOTS
- RINGS
Group 4
Reveal category
"COOL" THINGS, IN EXPRESSIONS
Reveal one tile
BEANS
Reveal all four tiles
"COOL" THINGS, IN EXPRESSIONS
- BEANS
- CAT
- CUCUMBER
- CUSTOMER
Reveal full answer
BREATH FRESHENERS
- GUM
- MINT
- MOUTHWASH
- SPRAY
THINGS DONE TO A DRESS SHIRT AT THE LAUNDRY
- FOLD
- PRESS
- STARCH
- WASH
FEATURES OF WOOD
- BURL
- GRAIN
- KNOTS
- RINGS
"COOL" THINGS, IN EXPRESSIONS
- BEANS
- CAT
- CUCUMBER
- CUSTOMER
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