The New York Times Connections puzzle for Wednesday, September 16, 2026, presents a unique challenge with four distinct groups of words. For those seeking assistance, hints and the complete solution are available.
Today's Connections Hints
Players seeking a head start can consult the following hints:
- Yellow Hint: The periodic table offers a clue for this category.
- Green Hint: This group relates to the initial words in U.S. coin-related terms.
- Blue Hint: Look for middle names commonly associated with poets.
- Purple Hint: This category involves types of sausages with an added letter.
For a more direct clue, one word from each category is:
- Yellow: Latin
- Green: Dimension
- Blue: Carlos
- Purple: Borat
Connections Groups Revealed
The four themes connecting the words in today's puzzle are:
- Yellow: Ending in Metal Elements
- Green: Starting With U.S. Coins
- Blue: Poets' Middle Names
- Purple: Sausages Plus a Letter
September 16th Connections Answer
The complete solution for NYT Connections #1192 includes the following groups:
- Yellow: Ending in Metal Elements: Latin, Long John Silver, Marigold, Steam Iron
- Green: Starting With U.S. Coins: Dimension, Nickelodeon, Pennywise, Quarterback
- Blue: Poets' Middle Names: Barrett, Carlos, St. Vincent, Wadsworth
- Purple: Sausages Plus a Letter: Borat, Clink, Frank-N-Furter, Widener
The puzzle is described as particularly challenging, with wordplay even affecting the typically straightforward yellow category. A new Connections puzzle is released daily at midnight.