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 #1206
Connections #1206 · 2026-09-29
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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
SECLUDED
Reveal one tile
HIDDEN
Reveal all four tiles
SECLUDED
- HIDDEN
- REMOTE
- SECRET
- TUCKED AWAY
Group 2
Reveal category
RIVER FEATURES
Reveal one tile
DELTA
Reveal all four tiles
RIVER FEATURES
- DELTA
- DRAINAGE BASIN
- MOUTH
- STREAM BED
Group 3
Reveal category
FIRST WORDS OF PIXAR FILMS
Reveal one tile
FINDING
Reveal all four tiles
FIRST WORDS OF PIXAR FILMS
- FINDING
- INSIDE
- MONSTERS
- TOY
Group 4
Reveal category
PHRASES HIDING GREEK LETTERS
Reveal one tile
FREEZE TAG
Reveal all four tiles
PHRASES HIDING GREEK LETTERS
- FREEZE TAG
- HOME GAME
- MODEL TANK
- ORAL PHASE
Reveal full answer
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
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