If you searched for a Connections hint today, Mashable-style, you probably want one of two things: a nudge that keeps the puzzle alive, or the full solution so your streak survives. This page gives you both, in that order. Read down as far as you’re comfortable with and stop there.
Mashable’s daily write-up for this date calls the puzzle manageable if you know your animated films. That matches what I found: three groups are approachable, and the fourth is a wordplay trap.
Spoiler-Free NYT Connections Hints for Today
Each hint points at a category without naming its words.
- Yellow: Think of things kept out of sight or far from other people.
- Green: These are parts of a river, from the land that feeds it to the point where it ends.
- Blue: All four are animated movies from the same studio, and your words are only the opening word of each title.
- Purple: Forget what the phrases mean. Read the letters straight through, including across the gaps between words. Greek letters are hiding inside.
If you don’t know where to start: try blue first. Spotting four film titles is easier than untangling wordplay, and clearing it shrinks the board.
Today’s Connections Categories (Mild Spoilers)
Category names only, no words:
- Yellow: Secluded
- Green: River features
- Blue: First words of Pixar films
- Purple: Phrases hiding Greek letters
Connections Answers Today: September 29, 2026
Last chance to turn back. Full answers below.
| Group | Category | Words |
|---|---|---|
| 🟨 Yellow | Secluded | HIDDEN, REMOTE, SECRET, TUCKED AWAY |
| 🟩 Green | River features | DELTA, DRAINAGE BASIN, MOUTH, STREAM BED |
| 🟦 Blue | First words of Pixar films | FINDING, INSIDE, MONSTERS, TOY |
| 🟪 Purple | Phrases hiding Greek letters | FREEZE TAG, HOME GAME, MODEL TANK, ORAL PHASE |
Why Each Connections Group Works
Yellow: Secluded
HIDDEN, REMOTE, SECRET and TUCKED AWAY all describe something out of view or hard to reach. It’s the easiest group and a safe first pick.
Green: River Features
DELTA, DRAINAGE BASIN, MOUTH and STREAM BED are all physical parts of a river system. DELTA is the one word here that also names a Greek letter, so it’s tempting to hold it for the purple group. Don’t. Purple already gets its delta hidden inside MODEL TANK, and the standalone DELTA belongs with the river features.
Blue: First Words of Pixar Films
The full titles are Finding Nemo, Inside Out, Monsters, Inc. and Toy Story. The puzzle uses only the first word of each, which is why this group is easy to miss if you’re hunting for complete titles.
Purple: Phrases Hiding Greek Letters
This is the hardest group. Run each phrase together and the letters appear:
- FREEZE TAG → freezetag → zeta
- HOME GAME → homegame → omega
- MODEL TANK → modeltank → delta
- ORAL PHASE → oralphase → alpha
How to Solve Connections on Any Day
- Start with what you’re surest of. Yellow is easiest and purple hardest, but the order you solve them in is up to you.
- Look for words that fit two groups. Today’s DELTA is a textbook case. Count how many words could join a group before you commit.
- Use shuffle. Rearranging the board can break a false pattern.
- Respect the mistake limit. You get four mistakes, so one careful guess beats four fast ones.
- Save wordplay for last. Purple groups usually depend on how words are spelled or built, and they’re much easier once other groups are gone.
Frequently Asked Questions About Today’s Connections
What are the Connections answers for September 29, 2026?
The four groups are Secluded (HIDDEN, REMOTE, SECRET, TUCKED AWAY), River features (DELTA, DRAINAGE BASIN, MOUTH, STREAM BED), First words of Pixar films (FINDING, INSIDE, MONSTERS, TOY), and Phrases hiding Greek letters (FREEZE TAG, HOME GAME, MODEL TANK, ORAL PHASE).
Is today’s Connections puzzle hard?
It’s moderate. Yellow, green and blue are straightforward once you spot the theme. Purple is the difficult one, because you have to read letters across word breaks instead of reading the phrases for meaning.
What is the purple group in today’s Connections?
Phrases hiding Greek letters. Read FREEZE TAG as “freezetag” and you find zeta. HOME GAME hides omega, MODEL TANK hides delta, and ORAL PHASE hides alpha.
Which Pixar movies are in today’s Connections?
Finding Nemo, Inside Out, Monsters, Inc. and Toy Story. The puzzle uses only the first word of each title.
What do the Connections colors mean?
Yellow is the easiest group, followed by green, then blue. Purple is the hardest.
How many mistakes can I make in Connections?
Four. After the fourth mistake, the game ends.
When does Connections reset?
Connections resets after midnight, and a new grid appears.
Where can I find yesterday’s Connections answers?
Mashable and other daily puzzle sites keep past solutions. Search the previous date together with “Connections hints” to find them.
Conclusion
Today’s Connections rewards patience more than speed. Solve the blue Pixar group first, lock in yellow and green next, and leave the Greek-letter wordplay for last, when few words remain. The one detail to remember is DELTA: it belongs with the river features, and the delta hidden in MODEL TANK is what completes purple. Come back tomorrow for the next grid.
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