Issue #1206 Tue 29 Sep
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — September 29, 2026
Today's grid requires a steady hand and a willingness to look past the first association. Expect a few sharp turns before the final pieces settle into place.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
A cabin with no road signs, a dusty book pushed behind the shelf, or that quiet patch of woods behind the old schoolhouse.
Spatial descriptors
Synonyms
Members are 6–11 letters; first letters H, R, S, T.
SECLUDED
One is HIDDEN.
HIDDEN · REMOTE · SECRET · TUCKED AWAY
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
Water marks on a topographical map, the silty end of a creek, or the spot where the current finally slows down.
Geography
Items sharing one feature
Members are 5–14 letters; first letters D, M, S.
RIVER FEATURES
One is DELTA.
DELTA · DRAINAGE BASIN · MOUTH · STREAM BED
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A theater lobby with a giant lamp, a pair of glasses on a desk, or the hum of a projector before the studio logo appears.
Film titles
Examples of one named set
Members are 3–8 letters; first letters F, I, M, T.
FIRST WORDS OF PIXAR FILMS
One is FINDING.
FINDING · INSIDE · MONSTERS · TOY
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
A Greek textbook left open on a coffee table, or the realization that a simple common phrase contains an ancient character.
Linguistic play
Each starts with a hidden item
Members are 9–10 letters; first letters F, H, M, O.
PHRASES HIDING GREEK LETTERS
One is FREEZE TAG.
FREEZE TAG · HOME GAME · MODEL TANK · ORAL PHASE
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
SECLUDEDHIDDEN · REMOTE · SECRET · TUCKED AWAY
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Reveal the green group
RIVER FEATURESDELTA · DRAINAGE BASIN · MOUTH · STREAM BED
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Reveal the blue group
FIRST WORDS OF PIXAR FILMSFINDING · INSIDE · MONSTERS · TOY
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Reveal the violet group
PHRASES HIDING GREEK LETTERSFREEZE TAG · HOME GAME · MODEL TANK · ORAL PHASE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on September 29, 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 29, 2026, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on September 29, 2026?
NYT Connections on September 29, 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 29, 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 #1206?
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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