Connections Hints: Sep 29, 2026

This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Sep 29, 2026 (2026-09-29). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.

Meta: Puzzle #1304

Puzzle #1304 · 2026-09-29

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 #1304 for 2026-09-29, 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: SECLUDED, RIVER FEATURES, FIRST WORDS OF PIXAR FILMS 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.

SECLUDED
RIVER FEATURES
FIRST WORDS OF PIXAR FILMS
PHRASES HIDING GREEK LETTERS

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.

SECLUDED

HIDDEN

REMOTE

SECRET

TUCKED AWAY

RIVER FEATURES

DELTA

DRAINAGE BASIN

MOUTH

STREAM BED

FIRST WORDS OF PIXAR FILMS

FINDING

INSIDE

MONSTERS

TOY

PHRASES HIDING GREEK LETTERS

FREEZE TAG

HOME GAME

MODEL TANK

ORAL PHASE

Reveal full answer

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