Issue #1196 Sat 19 Sep
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — September 19, 2026
Today's grid offers a balanced tempo that rewards a measured approach. Keep an eye on how the definitions pivot as you move across the board.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A small business owner maps out a new product line while staring at a blank spreadsheet.
Business strategy
Verb synonyms
Members are 4–10 letters; first letters B, D, E, G.
WIDEN ONE'S SCOPE
One is BRANCH OUT.
BRANCH OUT · DIVERSIFY · EXPAND · GROW
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Green group hints
A yellow crayon, a piece of construction paper, and the fridge door waiting for a fresh display.
Artistic motifs
Items sharing one feature
Members are 3–12 letters; first letters H, S, T.
FEATURES OF A KID'S DRAWING
One is HOUSE.
HOUSE · STICK FIGURE · SUN · TREE
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
The needle skips on a vinyl record while a velvet coat hangs in the hallway.
Cultural history
Examples of one named set
Members are 3–14 letters; first letters C, M, T.
ASSOCIATED WITH SWINGING LONDON IN THE 1960S
One is CARNABY STREET.
CARNABY STREET · MINISKIRT · MOD · TWIGGY
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Violet group hints
A chalkboard covered in chalk dust and the lingering smell of a geometry lecture.
Wordplay group
Each starts with a hidden item
Members are 8–11 letters; first letters C, L, S, T.
STARTING WITH ABBREVIATED MATH FUNCTIONS
One is COS LETTUCE.
COS LETTUCE · LOG CABIN · SIN CITY · TAN LINE
Spoiler zone
Complete Connections answer
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WIDEN ONE'S SCOPEBRANCH OUT · DIVERSIFY · EXPAND · GROW
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FEATURES OF A KID'S DRAWINGHOUSE · STICK FIGURE · SUN · TREE
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ASSOCIATED WITH SWINGING LONDON IN THE 1960SCARNABY STREET · MINISKIRT · MOD · TWIGGY
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STARTING WITH ABBREVIATED MATH FUNCTIONSCOS LETTUCE · LOG CABIN · SIN CITY · TAN LINE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on September 19, 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 19, 2026, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on September 19, 2026?
NYT Connections on September 19, 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 19, 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 #1196?
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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