NYT Connections Hints for September 12, 2026 (#1285)
Game
TURN SIGNAL
WEATHER
POSTER
BUMPER STICKER
VANITY PLATE
CURSOR
SPOILER
TROLL
SMOKE DETECTOR
FUZZY DICE
SPAMMER
NERD
RED
EYELIDS
HOOD ORNAMENT
LURKER
Hints by Category
WAYS TO PERSONALIZE A CAR
Back to CategoriesCustomizing a car with decorative or personalized items
BUMPER STICKER
A sticker placed on a car bumper or window to express a message, humor, or personality.
FUZZY DICE
A pair of fuzzy dice hung from the rearview mirror as a classic car decoration.
HOOD ORNAMENT
A decorative figure or emblem mounted on the front of a car hood.
VANITY PLATE
A customized license plate with chosen letters or numbers.
PEOPLE IN AN ONLINE FORUM
Back to CategoriesRoles or types of users in online discussion spaces
LURKER
A person who reads an online forum but rarely or never posts.
POSTER
A person who writes and publishes messages on an online forum.
SPAMMER
A person who posts unwanted, repetitive, or promotional messages.
TROLL
A person who intentionally provokes or upsets others online.
THINGS THAT BLINK
Back to CategoriesObjects or body parts that intermittently flash or blink
CURSOR
A blinking indicator on a computer screen showing the input position.
EYELIDS
The eyelids blink by closing and opening quickly over the eyes.
SMOKE DETECTOR
A device that may blink a light to show it is powered or working.
TURN SIGNAL
A car light that blinks to indicate a turn or lane change.
___ ALERT
Back to CategoriesPhrases formed with '___ alert' to warn or signal something
NERD
In 'nerd alert,' a humorous warning that a nerdy topic, reference, or person is coming.
RED
In 'red alert,' a warning of immediate danger or a state of high emergency.
SPOILER
In 'spoiler alert,' a warning that the following information may reveal plot details.
WEATHER
In 'weather alert,' an official notice about dangerous or severe weather conditions.