NYT Pips hints, answers for September 22, 2026
The New York Times' latest game, Pips, brings domino fun to your desktop. How to play Pips as well as hints in case you get stuck.
On September 22, 2026, the New York Times released hints and answers for their game Pips, the latest addition to their catalog with a unique take on dominoes. In this single-player game, players place vertically or horizontally connected tiles, with specific conditions to meet based on color-coded spaces.
Less than (3) relates to spaces where every domino half must be less than 3, with the answer being 1-2, vertically placed. Number (1) requires all pips in a space to add up to 1, with answers like 1-2 placed vertically or 0-0, horizontally. Equal (5) demands that each domino half within a space be equal to 5, such as 3-5 or 5-5.
Greater than (5) implies all pips in a space must be greater than 5, with the answer being 6-5, horizontally placed. Greater than (4) and medium difficulty hints provide similar rules and answers for respective conditions. Hard difficulty clues entail equal (4) tiles with a value of 4, less than (3) with a value of 3, and more.
The game progresses through easy, medium, and hard difficulties, each with their specific number and condition challenges. If you enjoy puzzles, Mashable provides additional games like Mahjong, Sudoku, and crossword puzzles in their games hub.
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