NYT Connections Hints for September 7, 2026 (#1262)
Game
NEEDLES
TRAMPOLINE
CHRISTMAS
CUP
PLUTONIUM
TURPENTINE
YARN
SCAR TISSUE
CAR AIR FRESHENER
STITCH MARKER
FABRICATION
HOOK
TALL TALE
STRAP
FISH STORY
UNDERWIRE
Hints by Category
QUITE THE SAGA
Back to CategoriesElaborate, exaggerated, or made-up stories
FABRICATION
A false or invented story; a lie.
FISH STORY
An exaggerated or improbable tale, often about something a person caught.
TALL TALE
A highly exaggerated or far-fetched story.
YARN
A long, rambling story, especially one that is unlikely or adventurous.
PARTS OF A BRA
Back to CategoriesComponents that make up a brassiere
CUP
The part of a bra that covers and supports the breast.
HOOK
The fastener used to close the bra at the back.
STRAP
The band that goes over the shoulder to support the bra.
UNDERWIRE
A curved wire inserted beneath each cup to provide lift and support.
ASSOCIATED WITH PINE TREES
Back to CategoriesThings connected to or reminiscent of pine trees
CAR AIR FRESHENER
A small, tree-shaped freshener that usually smells like pine.
CHRISTMAS
Pine trees are widely used as Christmas trees.
NEEDLES
The thin, pointed leaves of a pine tree.
TURPENTINE
A solvent made from resin obtained from pine trees.
STARTING WITH DISNEY CHARACTERS
Back to CategoriesWords and phrases that begin with the names of Disney characters
PLUTONIUM
A radioactive chemical element; starts with PLUTO, Mickey Mouse's dog.
SCAR TISSUE
Fibrous tissue that forms when a wound heals; starts with SCAR, the villain in The Lion King.
STITCH MARKER
A small accessory used in knitting; starts with STITCH, the alien from Lilo & Stitch.
TRAMPOLINE
A bouncing device used for exercise; starts with TRAMP, the male dog in Lady and the Tramp.