NYT Connections Hints for September 2, 2026 (#1273)
Game
BOW
WOW
TOP
FLOOR
CORN
SAUSAGE
SALTY
SHEEP
RESCUE
ROSIN
DAZZLE
PRAIRIE
SHOULDER REST
HUNTING
MUTE
STUN
Hints by Category
FLABBERGAST
Back to CategoriesWords meaning to flabbergast or astound
DAZZLE
To amaze or impress greatly, as if blinded by a brilliant display.
FLOOR
To shock or overwhelm so much that one is left speechless or unable to act.
STUN
To astonish or surprise so intensely that one is momentarily unable to react.
WOW
To impress or excite someone very much.
THINGS IN A VIOLIN CASE
Back to CategoriesAccessories found in a violinist's case
BOW
The wooden rod strung with horsehair that is drawn across the violin's strings to produce sound.
MUTE
A small device placed on the bridge to soften or muffle the instrument's tones.
ROSIN
A resinous substance rubbed on the bow hair to increase friction and create a clearer sound.
SHOULDER REST
An attachable pad that supports the violin comfortably on the player's shoulder.
___ DOGS (THAT ARE DOGS)
Back to CategoriesTypes of actual dogs named in compounds with 'dog'
HUNTING
A hunting dog is bred or trained to assist hunters in tracking and retrieving game.
RESCUE
A rescue dog is a dog that has been adopted from a shelter, or one trained to find people in emergencies.
SAUSAGE
A sausage dog is a nickname for a dachshund, a real dog with a long body and short legs.
SHEEP
A sheepdog is a working dog (such as a Border Collie) used to herd and guard sheep.
___ DOGS (THAT AREN'T DOGS)
Back to CategoriesCompound phrases ending in 'dog' that don't refer to canines
CORN
A corn dog is a hot dog on a stick coated in cornmeal batter and deep-fried.
PRAIRIE
A prairie dog is a small burrowing rodent, not an actual dog.
SALTY
A salty dog is a seasoned sailor, or a cocktail served with a salted rim.
TOP
A top dog is the victorious leader or most successful person, not an animal.