Play Connections #1204
These are the 16 words in the order NYT shows them. Tap four words you think belong together and press Submit. You get four mistakes, and we'll tell you when you are one word away. Nothing is saved, so you can practise without touching your real streak.
Connections #1204 hints
Yellow is usually the easiest group and purple the trickiest. Start with one colour and see if the rest falls into place.
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Yellow group hintGentle hint
Artists shape these materials into three-dimensional works of art.
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Green group hintGentle hint
Places to park yourself while you wait for your meal to arrive.
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Blue group hintHelpful hint
These are players in the business of keeping phones and data connected.
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Purple group hintHelpful hint
Ignore the start of each answer and check the last few letters, where some history is tucked away.
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Where's the trap?Strong hint
A word for a small enclosed space tied to old-fashioned phone calls could tempt you to put a seat in the communications group.
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The four group namesStrong hint
- SCULPTURE MEDIA
- RESTAURANT SEATING OPTIONS
- TELECOM
- ENDING IN CHINESE DYNASTIES
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Difficulty: Medium. The first three groups are fairly straightforward, but the last relies on spotting hidden word endings, which is tricky.
Connections #1204 answers
Spoiler zone. Below are all four groups for September 27, 2026, with why each word fits.
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BRONZE is in the yellow group. Look for three more words that share something with it.
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The group is SCULPTURE MEDIA.
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BRONZE, CLAY, MARBLE, PLASTER
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BANQUETTE is in the green group. Look for three more words that share something with it.
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The group is RESTAURANT SEATING OPTIONS.
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BANQUETTE, BOOTH, CHAIR, STOOL
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CARRIER is in the blue group. Look for three more words that share something with it.
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The group is TELECOM.
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CARRIER, NETWORK, OPERATOR, PROVIDER
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BBQING is in the purple group. Look for three more words that share something with it.
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The group is ENDING IN CHINESE DYNASTIES.
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BBQING, HOMING, LOHAN, WU-TANG
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- BRONZE: Cast metal alloy used for classic statues.
- CLAY: Soft earth material modeled by hand and fired.
- MARBLE: Fine stone carved into famous statues.
- PLASTER: Moldable material used for casts and models.
- BANQUETTE: Cushioned bench seating along a dining room wall.
- BOOTH: Enclosed table seating with high-backed benches.
- CHAIR: Standard single seat at a table.
- STOOL: Backless seat, often at a bar or counter.
- CARRIER: Company that carries your calls, like Verizon.
- NETWORK: System of connected towers and lines for communication.
- OPERATOR: Person or company that runs phone connections.
- PROVIDER: Company that supplies phone or data service.
Purple group explained
- BBQING: Ends in QING, the last imperial dynasty.
- HOMING: Ends in MING, famous for its vases.
- LOHAN: Ends in HAN, an early long-lasting dynasty.
- WU-TANG: Ends in TANG, a golden age dynasty.
What does BANQUETTE mean?
A long, cushioned bench built against a wall, usually in a restaurant, with tables set in front of it so several diners can sit side by side. It is one of the restaurant seating options in the puzzle.
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About Connections
Connections is a daily New York Times puzzle where you sort 16 words into four groups of four. Groups are colour-coded from yellow, the most direct, to purple, which usually relies on wordplay. You can make four mistakes. Looking back at past puzzles is one of the best ways to learn the kinds of tricks the editors like to use.
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Connections #1204 questions
What were the Connections answers on September 27, 2026?
SCULPTURE MEDIA: BRONZE, CLAY, MARBLE, PLASTER. RESTAURANT SEATING OPTIONS: BANQUETTE, BOOTH, CHAIR, STOOL. TELECOM: CARRIER, NETWORK, OPERATOR, PROVIDER. ENDING IN CHINESE DYNASTIES: BBQING, HOMING, LOHAN, WU-TANG.
What was the purple group in Connections #1204?
ENDING IN CHINESE DYNASTIES: BBQING, HOMING, LOHAN, WU-TANG.
What made Connections #1204 tricky?
A word for a small enclosed space tied to old-fashioned phone calls could tempt you to put a seat in the communications group.