Here are the NYT Connections hints and answers for Sunday, September 27, 2026, puzzle #1204. Start with the broad clues if you want to keep solving; the full groups and 16-word grid are farther down.
Connections hints for September 27
Try these nudges before revealing the categories or answers:
- Think about materials used to make statues.
- Consider places or options to sit while eating at a restaurant.
- These words relate to phone service and its infrastructure.
- Look at the endings: each word connects to a Chinese dynasty.
Category labels
Ready for a stronger nudge? The four categories are:
- Sculpture media
- Restaurant seating options
- Telecom
- Ending in Chinese dynasties
What are the Connections answers today?
Spoilers below: the September 27, 2026, grid is puzzle #1204. The 16 words are WU-TANG, CARRIER, HOMING, BOOTH, STOOL, MARBLE, BBQING, OPERATOR, CLAY, BANQUETTE, NETWORK, CHAIR, LOHAN, BRONZE, PROVIDER, and PLASTER.
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| Color | Category | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | Sculpture media | BRONZE, CLAY, MARBLE, PLASTER |
| Green | Restaurant seating options | BANQUETTE, BOOTH, CHAIR, STOOL |
| Blue | Telecom | CARRIER, NETWORK, OPERATOR, PROVIDER |
| Purple | Ending in Chinese dynasties | BBQING, HOMING, LOHAN, WU-TANG |
How the trickiest group works
The purple set relies on wordplay rather than a shared everyday category: each entry ends with a name associated with a Chinese dynasty—Qing, Ming, Han, or Tang. The other groups use more direct associations: sculpture materials, restaurant seating, and telecom terms.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.About the date and puzzle number
Connections resets at midnight in the player’s local time zone, so “today” can refer to different dated puzzles depending on where you play. The date here is Sunday, September 27, 2026. TechRadar and PuzzlePage identify it as #1204; Anagrammer gives the same solution but lists a conflicting puzzle number, so #1204 is the best-supported identification.
Connections asks players to sort 16 words into four groups of four. Some puzzles hinge on ordinary meanings, while others use less obvious associations or wordplay; TechRadar characterized this puzzle as easy, which is that guide’s judgment rather than an official rating.
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