Overview
The New York Times Connections puzzle for September 18, 2026 (Puzzle #1195) challenges players to sort 16 words into four hidden groups. Today’s themes include stages of a process, assortments of food and drink, parts of a flight, and words that pair with “Case.” This guide provides color-coded hints and the complete answers to help you solve the puzzle.
Today’s 16 Words
STEP, FLIGHT, STAIR, UPPER, BOARDING, CRUISE, LANDING, MEDLEY, PLATTER, SAMPLER, TAKEOFF, BRIEF, PILLOW, PHASE, ROUND, STAGE
Hints for Each Group
- Yellow Group (Easiest): Think of terms associated with steps of a process we use daily.
- Green Group (Easy): Find terms often used when talking about food and drink.
- Blue Group (Medium): These are terms commonly used when discussing flights.
- Purple Group (Hardest): Think of words that pair well with “Case.”
One-Word Hints per Group
- Yellow: PHASE
- Green: MEDLEY
- Blue: LANDING
- Purple: UPPER
Complete Answers
Yellow Group: SEGMENT OF A PROCESS
PHASE, ROUND, STAGE, STEP
Green Group: ASSORTMENTS OF FOOD/DRINK
FLIGHT, MEDLEY, PLATTER, SAMPLER
Blue Group: PARTS OF A FLIGHT
BOARDING, CRUISE, LANDING, TAKEOFF
Purple Group: ___CASE
BRIEF, PILLOW, STAIR, UPPER
Final Thoughts
The September 18 edition of NYT Connections offers a balanced mix of everyday terms and clever wordplay. The grid is easier than some previous puzzles, but remains engaging thanks to the purple group’s twist. Whether you’re a new player or a seasoned puzzle solver, today’s challenge is both satisfying and fun.
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