Connections Hints: Sep 28, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Sep 28, 2026 (2026-09-28). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #1205
Connections #1205 · 2026-09-28
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Group 1
Reveal category
THINGS WITH STALKS
Reveal one tile
BAMBOO
Reveal all four tiles
THINGS WITH STALKS
- BAMBOO
- CELERY
- CORN
- WHEAT
Group 2
Reveal category
OYSTER CONDIMENTS
Reveal one tile
HORSERADISH
Reveal all four tiles
OYSTER CONDIMENTS
- HORSERADISH
- LEMON
- MIGNONETTE
- TABASCO
Group 3
Reveal category
DODGE MODELS
Reveal one tile
CHALLENGER
Reveal all four tiles
DODGE MODELS
- CHALLENGER
- CHARGER
- DURANGO
- VIPER
Group 4
Reveal category
THREE LETTERS PLUS REPEATED TRIGRAMS
Reveal one tile
ARKANSANS
Reveal all four tiles
THREE LETTERS PLUS REPEATED TRIGRAMS
- ARKANSANS
- CHIHUAHUA
- POSSESSES
- SPRINGING
Reveal full answer
THINGS WITH STALKS
- BAMBOO
- CELERY
- CORN
- WHEAT
OYSTER CONDIMENTS
- HORSERADISH
- LEMON
- MIGNONETTE
- TABASCO
DODGE MODELS
- CHALLENGER
- CHARGER
- DURANGO
- VIPER
THREE LETTERS PLUS REPEATED TRIGRAMS
- ARKANSANS
- CHIHUAHUA
- POSSESSES
- SPRINGING
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