Issue #1184 Mon 7 Sep
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — September 7, 2026
Today's grid asks for a steady hand and a willingness to look past the obvious. You will find that several entries demand a second glance before the pieces lock into place.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A fisherman gesturing to the size of his catch, or a friend explaining why they were late for dinner again.
Linguistic expressions
Synonyms
Members are 4–11 letters; first letters F, T, Y.
QUITE THE SAGA
One is FABRICATION.
FABRICATION · FISH STORY · TALL TALE · YARN
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The small adjustments made in a dressing room mirror, checking the fit before the day begins.
Apparel components
Items sharing one feature
Members are 3–9 letters; first letters C, H, S, U.
PARTS OF A BRA
One is CUP.
CUP · HOOK · STRAP · UNDERWIRE
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
The scent clinging to a holiday living room or the sharp, chemical tang of a workshop floor.
Common associations
Items sharing one feature
Members are 7–17 letters; first letters C, N, T.
ASSOCIATED WITH PINE TREES
One is CAR AIR FRESHENER.
CAR AIR FRESHENER · CHRISTMAS · NEEDLES · TURPENTINE
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
A child pointing at a character on a lunchbox, or the way a name shifts when attached to a technical term.
Wordplay group
Each starts with a hidden item
Members are 9–13 letters; first letters P, S, T.
STARTING WITH DISNEY CHARACTERS
One is PLUTONIUM.
PLUTONIUM · SCAR TISSUE · STITCH MARKER · TRAMPOLINE
Spoiler zone
Complete Connections answer
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QUITE THE SAGAFABRICATION · FISH STORY · TALL TALE · YARN
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PARTS OF A BRACUP · HOOK · STRAP · UNDERWIRE
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ASSOCIATED WITH PINE TREESCAR AIR FRESHENER · CHRISTMAS · NEEDLES · TURPENTINE
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STARTING WITH DISNEY CHARACTERSPLUTONIUM · SCAR TISSUE · STITCH MARKER · TRAMPOLINE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on September 7, 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 7, 2026, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on September 7, 2026?
NYT Connections on September 7, 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 7, 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 #1184?
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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- 4 groups · 16 words