NYT ‘Connections’ Hints, Clues and Answers Today, Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Today’s New York Times Connections puzzle covers things you grab before leaving home, website hurdles, products that come in cans and words ending in synonyms for “term.”

There’s nothing quite as exhilarating as the feeling of completing the daily New York Times Wordle, Strands, Mini Crossword and Connections Sports Edition word games in one fell swoop. But sometimes that can be easier said than done. If you need help with today’s Connections puzzle, keep reading.

Spoilers ahead! We’ve warned you. We mean it. Read no further until you really want some clues or you’ve completely given up and want the answers ASAP. Get ready for all of today’s NYT ‘Connections’ hints and answers for #1200 on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

If you’ve been having trouble with any of the connections or words in Wednesday’s puzzle, you’re not alone, and these hints should definitely help you out. Plus, I’ll reveal the answers further down.

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Hints About Today’s NYT Connections Categories on Wednesday, September 23

1. Don’t forget these!
2. Not so fast…
3. Type of packaging.
4. Hidden words in the end of these words are all connected.

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Ready for the answers? Scroll below this image (the image that represents your very appreciated patience!).

Today’s Connections Game Answers for Wednesday, September 23:

1. THINGS YOU GRAB BEFORE LEAVING THE HOUSE: KEYS, PHONE, SUNGLASSES, WALLET
2. WEBSITE HURDLES: AGE VERIFICATION, CAPTCHA, COOKIE CONSENT, PAYWALL
3. THINGS THAT COME IN CANS: CONDENSED MILK, PAINT, SHAVING CREAM, SPAM
4. ENDING IN SYNONYMS FOR “TERM”: BITCOIN, RECORD LABEL, RUB-A-DUB, SURINAME

How’d you do?

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