New Delhi, Sept. 26 -- The NYT Connections answers for September 26, 2026, are here for puzzle #1203.

If you just need the answers, scroll past the hints below. All four groups are revealed in full, with the colour coding and theme explanations.

Hints for NYT Connections #1203 - September 26, 2026

Hint 1 (Yellow - easiest): These are all things you might use to freshen your breath.

Hint 2 (Green): Think about what happens when you drop off a dress shirt at the dry cleaner or laundry.

Hint 3 (Blue): Look closely at a piece of wood. These are all things you might see in the grain or structure.

Hint 4 (Purple - hardest): All four words can follow the word "cool" to make a common phrase or compound word.

NYT Connections Answers - Septe...