Today's Shuffled Clues
Click word to locate categoryNYT Connections Hints and Solutions for 3. September, 2026
Connections #1278 for Thursday, September 3, 2026 puts 16 words on the board — including AVERAGE, BLINK, CARMINE — to sort into 4 groups of four. Each group has its own step-by-step hints below.
How NYT Connections Works
Connections challenges players to arrange 16 scrambled words into 4 distinct groups of 4 based on hidden common threads or associations. Beware of "red herrings" designed to fit into multiple categories.
Today's NYT Connections FAQ
How does today's NYT Connections puzzle work?
Connections #1278 (2026-09-03) has 16 words to sort into 4 groups of four, ranked from yellow (easiest) through green and blue to purple (trickiest).
Are there multi-word phrases on today's board?
Yes — 2 of today's 16 words are multi-word phrases.
What's the longest word on today's board?
MICRO MACHINES (13 letters).