NYT Connections #1203 Answers - Saturday, September 26, 2026

Looking for the answers to NYT Connections #1203? Get spoiler-free hints, all 16 words, the four groups, and the complete solution for the puzzle from Saturday, September 26, 2026.

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Puzzle Number: #1203

NYT Connections #1203 Words

These are the 16 words from the NYT Connections #1203grid. Try sorting them into four groups of four before revealing the answers.

  • MINT
  • PRESS
  • GRAIN
  • BEANS
  • STARCH
  • CAT
  • CUCUMBER
  • RINGS
  • GUM
  • FOLD
  • KNOTS
  • CUSTOMER
  • WASH
  • MOUTHWASH
  • BURL
  • SPRAY

NYT Connections #1203 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: BREATH FRESHENERS
Green group hint (medium)Show hint
The green category is: THINGS DONE TO A DRESS SHIRT AT THE LAUNDRY
Blue group hint (tricky)Show hint
The blue category is: FEATURES OF WOOD
Purple group hint (hardest)Show hint
The purple category is: "COOL" THINGS, IN EXPRESSIONS

NYT Connections #1203 Answers

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

Yellow group answerReveal

BREATH FRESHENERS

GUM, MINT, MOUTHWASH, SPRAY

Green group answerReveal

THINGS DONE TO A DRESS SHIRT AT THE LAUNDRY

FOLD, PRESS, STARCH, WASH

Blue group answerReveal

FEATURES OF WOOD

BURL, GRAIN, KNOTS, RINGS

Purple group answerReveal

"COOL" THINGS, IN EXPRESSIONS

BEANS, CAT, CUCUMBER, CUSTOMER

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the NYT Connections #1203 answers?

NYT Connections #1203 was published on Saturday, September 26, 2026. The four groups, all 16 words, hints, and complete solution are available on this page.

What was the date of NYT Connections #1203?

NYT Connections puzzle #1203 was published on Saturday, September 26, 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 #1203?

Yes. You can replay NYT Connections #1203 on this page using the same 16 words and four-group solution.

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