NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for September 11, 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 11, 2026 is not too difficult for fans of the game. Connections is a popular word game that challenges players to find common themes between 16 words, with each grouping of words split into four categories. This puzzle is credited to associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu for creating it and adding it to the Games section of the Times.
For today's Connections categories, here are some hints to help solve the puzzle:
Yellow: Wedding helpers
Green: To soak up
Blue: Relax and unwind
Purple: Shove it
The complete categories for today's Connections puzzle are:
Yellow: People hired for an event - BAND, FLORIST, PHOTOGRAPHER, PLANNER
Green: Internalize - ABSORB, DIGEST, PROCESS, TAKE IN
Blue: Ways to practice self-care - EXERCISE, JOURNAL, MEDITATE, UNPLUG
Purple: Things that are pushed metaphorically - AGENDA, ENVELOPE, LIMITS, LUCK
Remember, each correct grouping removes the words from the board, and you have up to four mistakes before the game ends. Good luck!
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