Connections Hints
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Words from the NYT Connections puzzle — September 1, 2026
All 16 words, sorted alphabetically. Group them into four categories of four.
The four category names, easiest to hardest. No words revealed yet.
Theme name plus one word from each category.
CROSS MY HEART, FOR REAL, ON GOD, and PINKY SWEAR are all expressions used to emphasize sincerity or make a promise.
ARROW, GOLF CLUB, PICK-UP STICK, and SPAGHETTO are all long, thin objects. SPAGHETTO is the little-known singular of spaghetti, making them all individual skinny things.
HERCULE POIROT, MIKE HAMMER, SAM SPADE, and SHERLOCK HOLMES are all iconic fictional private investigators from literature and popular culture.
AIMEE MANN (AIM), HOPE DIAMOND (HOPE), PLANETARIUM (PLAN), and WISHY-WASHY (WISH) all begin with words that express intention or desire.