NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for September 29, 2026

Connections, the popular New York Times word game, continues to capture the public's attention with its daily challenge. With a new set of words unveiled each morning, players must identify the common threads between them. The game, which resets after midnight, becomes increasingly difficult as the day progresses.

If you're looking for assistance, there are hints and strategies available to help you uncover the answers. For today's Connections puzzle, the solution is available at the end of this article for those who wish to skip solving it themselves. However, for those who prefer to tackle it on their own, the clues and tips provided earlier can be used to their advantage.

Connections, created by associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu, is available on both web browsers and mobile devices. Players group four words that share a common theme, with each puzzle featuring 16 words divided into four categories. These categories, color-coded from yellow (easiest) to purple (most challenging), include Secluded, River features, First words of Pixar films, and Phrases hiding Greek letters.

To help you solve today's puzzle, here are the categories for Connections #1206:

Yellow: Secluded (HIDDEN, REMOTE, SECRET, TUCKED AWAY)

Green: River features (DELTA, DRAINAGE BASIN, MOUTH, STREAM BED)

Blue: First words of Pixar films (FINDING, INSIDE, MONSTERS, TOY)

Purple: Phrases hiding Greek letters (FREEZE TAG, HOME GAME, MODEL TANK, ORAL PHASE)

Now that you have the categories and clues, give it a try and see if you can solve today's Connections puzzle!