Issue #1193 Wed 16 Sep
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — September 16, 2026
Today's grid requires a sharp eye for the trailing edge of a word. Expect a steady, methodical pace as you sort through these overlapping linguistic layers.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
The copper piping under the sink, a heavy lead weight on a fishing line, a gold wedding band—the periodic table is more present than you think.
Chemistry and terminology
Each ends with a hidden item
Members are 5–16 letters; first letters L, M, S.
ENDING IN METAL ELEMENTS
One is LATIN.
LATIN · LONG JOHN SILVER · MARIGOLD · STEAM IRON
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
Digging through the couch cushions for a stray bit of change, only to find a button and a paperclip instead.
Currency and common prefixes
Each starts with a hidden item
Members are 9–11 letters; first letters D, N, P, Q.
STARTING WITH U.S. COINS
One is DIMENSION.
DIMENSION · NICKELODEON · PENNYWISE · QUARTERBACK
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
Scanning the fine print on a dusty bookshelf, looking for the bridge between a first and last name.
Literary nomenclature
Items sharing one feature
Members are 6–11 letters; first letters B, C, S, W.
POETS' MIDDLE NAMES
One is BARRETT.
BARRETT · CARLOS · ST. VINCENT · WADSWORTH
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
A quick trip to the deli counter, followed by a minor typo on the handwritten chalkboard menu.
Wordplay and culinary terms
Letter-substitution wordplay
Members are 5–14 letters; first letters B, C, F, W.
SAUSAGES PLUS A LETTER
One is BORAT.
BORAT · CLINK · FRANK-N-FURTER · WIDENER
Spoiler zone
Complete Connections answer
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ENDING IN METAL ELEMENTSLATIN · LONG JOHN SILVER · MARIGOLD · STEAM IRON
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STARTING WITH U.S. COINSDIMENSION · NICKELODEON · PENNYWISE · QUARTERBACK
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POETS' MIDDLE NAMESBARRETT · CARLOS · ST. VINCENT · WADSWORTH
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SAUSAGES PLUS A LETTERBORAT · CLINK · FRANK-N-FURTER · WIDENER
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on September 16, 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 16, 2026, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on September 16, 2026?
NYT Connections on September 16, 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 16, 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 #1193?
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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