NYT Connections Hints for September 17, 2026 (#1296)
Game
SPRING
SUBWAY STATION
PRESTIGE
TRIANGLE
TAP
GIVE
LANGUAGE
FOUNTAIN
WELL
BOUNCE
SEWER LINE
HANDLES
SHEEP DETECTIVES
MINE SHAFT
FLEXIBILITY
WOLVERINE
Hints by Category
ELASTICITY
Back to CategoriesThe quality of being elastic, flexible, or able to spring back
BOUNCE
To spring back after hitting a surface; to rebound.
FLEXIBILITY
The ability to bend easily without breaking; adaptability.
GIVE
The quality of yielding or bending under pressure; elasticity, as in 'a mattress with give'.
SPRING
To move suddenly upward or forward; to return to an original shape after being compressed.
THINGS THAT ARE UNDERGROUND
Back to CategoriesStructures or features located beneath the earth's surface
MINE SHAFT
A vertical or sloping passage dug into the earth to access mineral deposits.
SEWER LINE
A pipe or tunnel that carries wastewater and sewage underground.
SUBWAY STATION
A station for a subway system, typically located underground in many cities.
WELL
A deep hole dug or drilled into the ground to obtain water, oil, or gas.
HUGH JACKMAN MOVIES, WITH "THE"
Back to CategoriesFilms starring Hugh Jackman whose titles begin with 'The'
FOUNTAIN
'The Fountain' (2006), a sci-fi romantic drama starring Hugh Jackman.
PRESTIGE
'The Prestige' (2006), a mystery thriller starring Hugh Jackman as Robert Angier.
SHEEP DETECTIVES
'The Sheep Detectives', an animated film featuring Hugh Jackman in the voice cast.
WOLVERINE
'The Wolverine' (2013), a superhero film starring Hugh Jackman as Marvel's Wolverine.
LOVE ___
Back to CategoriesPhrases or compounds beginning with 'love'
HANDLES
Love handles: extra fat around the waist; a common phrase.
LANGUAGE
Love language: a way of expressing or receiving affection, such as words of affirmation or quality time.
TAP
Love tap: a gentle hit or tap, often playful or affectionate; also a light collision.
TRIANGLE
Love triangle: a romantic relationship involving three people, where one is involved with two others.