The New York Times Connections puzzle for Thursday, September 17, 2026, presents a fresh set of word groupings to decipher. For those seeking assistance, hints and the complete solution are available.
Today's Connections Hints
For players needing a nudge, the following hints offer guidance for today's puzzle:
- Yellow hint: Things that know how to give without giving up.
- Green hint: The city above has a whole world hiding underneath.
- Blue hint: The claws are only one part of his résumé.
- Purple hint: Four things looking for the same four-letter companion.
Additional clues suggest that one set of words is united by a common second word, and every group except the purple category includes at least one word containing the letter 'F'.
Individual words revealed as further assistance include "Give" for the yellow category, "Well" for green, "Fountain" for blue, and "Tap" for purple.
Today's Connections Groups
If the hints were not enough, the four themes that organize today's words are:
- Yellow: Elasticity
- Green: Things That Are Underground
- Blue: Hugh Jackman Movies, With 'The'
- Purple: Love ___
Today's Connections Answer
The complete solution for the September 17th Connections puzzle breaks down as follows:
- Yellow: Elasticity - Bounce, Flexibility, Give, Spring
- Green: Things That Are Underground - Mine Shaft, Sewer Line, Subway Station, Well
- Blue: Hugh Jackman Movies, With 'The' - Fountain, Prestige, Sheep Detectives, Wolverine
- Purple: Love ___ - Handles, Language, Tap, Triangle
This puzzle offers a mix of abstract concepts and pop culture references. The blue category, specifically referencing Hugh Jackman films, may prove easier for fans of the actor. As with all Connections puzzles, a new set is released daily, offering a fresh challenge each morning.