Thursday, September 3, 2026, brings a new New York Times Connections puzzle, challenging players to find four distinct groups of four words. For those seeking a little assistance, hints are available for each category, along with the complete answers.
The puzzle's yellow category, "Two Shakes of a Lamb's Tail," includes the words Blink, Flash, Heartbeat, and Trice. These words represent very short periods of time.
The green category, "Shades of Red," comprises Carmine, Cinnabar, Maroon, and Vermillion. This group consists of various names for red hues. Notably, Cinnabar is a toxic mineral often associated with a red color.
The blue category, "Toy Car Brands," features Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Micro Machines, and Tonka. These are all well-known manufacturers of toy vehicles.
Finally, the purple category, "Spreadsheet Functions," contains Average, Count, Max, and Sum. These are common operations found in spreadsheet software.