NYT Connections #1193 Answers - Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Looking for the answers to NYT Connections #1193? Get spoiler-free hints, all 16 words, the four groups, and the complete solution for the puzzle from Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

Puzzle Date:
Puzzle Number: #1193

NYT Connections #1193 Words

These are the 16 words from the NYT Connections #1193grid. Try sorting them into four groups of four before revealing the answers.

  • FRANK-N-FURTER
  • LATIN
  • CLINK
  • PENNYWISE
  • WADSWORTH
  • NICKELODEON
  • BORAT
  • LONG JOHN SILVER
  • ST. VINCENT
  • STEAM IRON
  • WIDENER
  • DIMENSION
  • QUARTERBACK
  • CARLOS
  • MARIGOLD
  • BARRETT

NYT Connections #1193 Hints

Need a nudge without seeing the full answers? Reveal the theme of each group below. Yellow is the easiest and purple is the hardest.

Yellow group hint (straightforward)Show hint
The yellow category is: ENDING IN METAL ELEMENTS
Green group hint (medium)Show hint
The green category is: STARTING WITH U.S. COINS
Blue group hint (tricky)Show hint
The blue category is: POETS' MIDDLE NAMES
Purple group hint (hardest)Show hint
The purple category is: SAUSAGES PLUS A LETTER

NYT Connections #1193 Answers

Spoiler warning: tap a group to reveal its category and four words.

Yellow group answerReveal

ENDING IN METAL ELEMENTS

LATIN, LONG JOHN SILVER, MARIGOLD, STEAM IRON

Green group answerReveal

STARTING WITH U.S. COINS

DIMENSION, NICKELODEON, PENNYWISE, QUARTERBACK

Blue group answerReveal

POETS' MIDDLE NAMES

BARRETT, CARLOS, ST. VINCENT, WADSWORTH

Purple group answerReveal

SAUSAGES PLUS A LETTER

BORAT, CLINK, FRANK-N-FURTER, WIDENER

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the NYT Connections #1193 answers?

NYT Connections #1193 was published on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The four groups, all 16 words, hints, and complete solution are available on this page.

What was the date of NYT Connections #1193?

NYT Connections puzzle #1193 was published on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

How does NYT Connections work?

You're given 16 words and need to sort them into four groups of four that share a hidden theme. Groups range from yellow (straightforward) to purple (hardest), and you are allowed four mistakes.

What do the Connections colors mean?

Yellow is the easiest group, green is medium, blue is tricky, and purple is the hardest group, often involving wordplay.

Can I play NYT Connections #1193?

Yes. You can replay NYT Connections #1193 on this page using the same 16 words and four-group solution.

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