If you have opened today’s NYT Connections puzzle and found yourself staring at 16 words that seem to have nothing to do with one another, you are definitely not alone. The New York Times word game can look deceptively simple, but finding four groups of four often requires players to spot a connection that is hiding in plain sight.
Connections #1201 for Thursday, September 24, 2026, brings together everything from vampire costumes and springy objects to pointing and anagrams. So, if you are running out of guesses or simply want a few nudges before seeing the answers, here are today's clues and hints.
