NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for September 1, 2026
Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.
The New York Times Connections puzzle for September 1, 2026 is not too difficult for those who enjoy detective fiction. Connections is a popular word game that challenges players to find common threads between words. This game resets daily after midnight and presents increasingly difficult word sets. The NYT has enlisted the help of associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu to create and bring the new word game to their Games section.
Players can group four words that share something in common, with each puzzle featuring 16 words split into four categories. The words in these sets can include book titles, software names, country names, etc. Each set may seem like multiple words fit together, but there's only one correct answer. If players get all four words in a set correct, they are removed from the board.
Guessing incorrectly counts as a mistake, and players have up to four mistakes before the game ends. The game is color-coded, with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Each category has a hint for today's Connections puzzle: Yellow, Swear on it; Green, Thin objects; Blue, Detectives; and Purple, Sounds like an intent.
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