Sunday's New York Times Connections puzzle presents a challenge for those seeking a relaxing start to their week. For players finding the game difficult, this guide offers assistance.
Hints for Today's Connections Puzzle
Players can find a nudge in the right direction with the following hints for the September 20th puzzle:
- Yellow Hint: Not everything has to be voluptuous!
- Green Hint: One state, four attractions.
- Blue Hint: Fatal attractions.
- Purple Hint: Four ways to get moving!
Additional clues include: One group is united by a common second word, and every group except purple has at least one word containing the letter 'B'. For those needing a single word from each category, they are: Yellow - Coaster, Green - Derby, Blue - Twilight, Purple - Surf.
Revealing the Connections Groups
For players requiring more direct assistance, the four correct themes linking the words are:
- Yellow: Round Flat Things
- Green: Associated With Kentucky
- Blue: Vampire Movies
- Purple: ___Boards You Ride On
Today's Connections Answer
The complete solution for Sunday, September 20th, 2026, is as follows:
- Yellow: Round Flat Things (Blu-Ray, Coaster, Sand Dollar, Tortilla)
- Green: Associated With Kentucky (Bluegrass, Bourbon, Derby, Fried Chicken)
- Blue: Vampire Movies (Blade, Near Dark, Sinners, Twilight)
- Purple: ___Boards You Ride On (Hover, Skate, Snow, Surf)
This puzzle structure, particularly the Vampire Movies category, may have been surprisingly helpful for fans of the genre. Congratulations to those who solved the puzzle, whether with or without aid. A new Connections puzzle is available daily at midnight, offering another opportunity to play.