NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for September 28, 2026
Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle.
Today's NYT Connections puzzle, numbered #1204, proved to be a manageable challenge for those who enjoy pescatarian cuisine. The game, which has gained significant popularity as a New York Times word game, requires players to identify common connections among 16 words presented in four categories. Players have four mistakes before the game ends and can rearrange the board to aid in finding connections.
The categories are color-coded, with yellow being the easiest and purple being the most difficult. Today's hints revolve around the following themes: Things with stalks, Oyster condiments, Dodge models, and three-letter words with repeated trigrams. For those seeking a solution, the categories for today's Connections puzzle are as follows: Things with stalks include BAMBOO, CELERY, CORN, and WHEAT; Oyster condiments are HORSERADISH, LEMON, MIGNONETTE, and TABASCO; Dodge models consist of CHALLENGER, CHARGER, DURANGO, and VIPER; and three-letter words with repeated trigrams are ARKANSANS, CHIHUAHUA, POSSESSES, and SPRINGING.
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