Connections Hints: Sep 27, 2026

This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Sep 27, 2026 (2026-09-27). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.

Meta: Puzzle #1306

Puzzle #1306 · 2026-09-27

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 #1306 for 2026-09-27, 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: SCULPTURE MEDIA, RESTAURANT SEATING OPTIONS, TELECOM 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.

SCULPTURE MEDIA
RESTAURANT SEATING OPTIONS
TELECOM
ENDING IN CHINESE DYNASTIES

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.

SCULPTURE MEDIA

BRONZE

CLAY

MARBLE

PLASTER

RESTAURANT SEATING OPTIONS

BANQUETTE

BOOTH

CHAIR

STOOL

TELECOM

CARRIER

NETWORK

OPERATOR

PROVIDER

ENDING IN CHINESE DYNASTIES

BBQING

HOMING

LOHAN

WU-TANG

Reveal full answer

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