Issue #1179 Wed 2 Sep
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — September 2, 2026
A steady, rhythmic climb defines today's grid. You will find that clear paths emerge if you refuse to overthink the obvious.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
The magician pulls a rabbit from the hat, and the room goes silent. A moment of total, wide-eyed stillness.
Emotional reactions
Verb synonyms
Members are 3–6 letters; first letters D, F, S, W.
FLABBERGAST
One is DAZZLE.
DAZZLE · FLOOR · STUN · WOW
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
You open the velvet-lined box to find the accessories needed for a concert. Spare hair, a block of resin, and a support for the chin.
Orchestral gear
Items sharing one feature
Members are 3–13 letters; first letters B, M, R, S.
THINGS IN A VIOLIN CASE
One is BOW.
BOW · MUTE · ROSIN · SHOULDER REST
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A Labrador waiting by the door, a border collie watching the fence line, or a bloodhound on a trail. These are the classic working companions.
Canine roles
Examples of one named set
Members are 5–7 letters; first letters H, R, S.
___ DOGS (THAT ARE DOGS)
One is HUNTING.
HUNTING · RESCUE · SAUSAGE · SHEEP
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
You order a snack at the ballgame, or you look at a hot, dry patch of land. A name that suggests a canine, but misses the mark.
Compound nouns
Each fills the same blank
Members are 3–7 letters; first letters C, P, S, T.
___ DOGS (THAT AREN'T DOGS)
One is CORN.
CORN · PRAIRIE · SALTY · TOP
Spoiler zone
Complete Connections answer
Open only the solution you want to see. Each answer stays hidden until you choose to reveal it.
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Reveal the yellow group
FLABBERGASTDAZZLE · FLOOR · STUN · WOW
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Reveal the green group
THINGS IN A VIOLIN CASEBOW · MUTE · ROSIN · SHOULDER REST
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Reveal the blue group
___ DOGS (THAT ARE DOGS)HUNTING · RESCUE · SAUSAGE · SHEEP
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Reveal the violet group
___ DOGS (THAT AREN'T DOGS)CORN · PRAIRIE · SALTY · TOP
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on September 2, 2026. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Connections answer for September 2, 2026, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on September 2, 2026?
NYT Connections on September 2, 2026 rates 3 out of 4 on our difficulty scale — a tougher-than-average puzzle. As always you sort sixteen words into four colour-coded groups, and our hints tease what links each group without ever naming the words.
What's a spoiler-free hint for NYT Connections on September 2, 2026?
The hint ladder above starts with a one-line vibe for each of the four groups, then adds the connecting idea, then the wording of each category. You climb only as far as you need, and no grouped words are shown until the final reveal.
How many groups are in NYT Connections #1179?
Four groups of four, ordered from the gentlest to the trickiest. For the categories and the sixteen words themselves, open the answer section on this page — the hints here keep them hidden.
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- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 4 groups · 16 words