Today’s NYT Connections Hints and Answers for Sept. 17, #1194
Here are hints and the answers for today’s NYT Connections puzzle for Sept. 17, 2026.
Today's NYT Connections puzzle for September 17, #1194 offers players a challenge with its four groups of words. The blue group, the easiest, consists of four Hugh Jackman movies, with "The" included. These answers are bounce, flexibility, give, and spring.
In the green group, players must identify four things related to mines and water systems. The answers are mine shaft, sewer line, subway station, and well. The theme here is infrastructure related to underground transportation and water supply.
The purple group, the most difficult, presents words that are seemingly unrelated at first glance. These words are Fountain, Prestige, Sheep Detectives, and Wolverine. The connection lies in the fact that each of these words is associated with Hugh Jackman's character in his various movies.
The red group, the final group, contains four words that may not be immediately intuitive. These are handles, language, tap, and triangle. The common thread between these words is not immediately apparent, making this the most challenging grouping in today's Connections puzzle.
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