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NYT Connections Hints for September 23, 2026 (#1301)

Game

PAINT
CAPTCHA
BITCOIN
WALLET
SPAM
PHONE
RECORD LABEL
AGE VERIFICATION
SURINAME
PAYWALL
CONDENSED MILK
RUB-A-DUB
KEYS
SHAVING CREAM
COOKIE CONSENT
SUNGLASSES

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THINGS YOU GRAB BEFORE LEAVING THE HOUSE

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Common personal essentials checked before going out

KEYS
Essential for locking doors, starting a car, or accessing buildings; often checked before leaving.
PHONE
Mobile phone; used for communication, navigation, payments, and more; a common item to grab before heading out.
SUNGLASSES
Eyewear that protects against sun glare; often taken for daytime outings.
WALLET
A small case for holding money, cards, and ID; a typical item to check before leaving home.

WEBSITE HURDLES

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Obstacles or interruptions users face on websites

AGE VERIFICATION
A prompt requiring users to confirm they are old enough to view age-restricted content.
CAPTCHA
A test to distinguish humans from bots, often by checking a box or selecting images.
COOKIE CONSENT
A banner or pop-up asking users to accept or manage cookies and tracking.
PAYWALL
A barrier that blocks content until the user pays or subscribes.

THINGS THAT COME IN CANS

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Products commonly packaged in cans

CONDENSED MILK
Sweetened evaporated milk sold in cans, often used in desserts and coffee.
PAINT
Coloring liquid or substance sold in cans for walls, art, and other uses.
SHAVING CREAM
Foam or gel for shaving, typically dispensed from an aerosol can.
SPAM
A canned cooked pork product; also a term for unwanted email, but here the canned meat.

ENDING IN SYNONYMS FOR "TERM"

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Words ending with terms for naming or designating

BITCOIN
Ends with COIN; to coin a term means to invent a new word or phrase.
RECORD LABEL
Ends with LABEL; as a verb, label means to name, designate, or term something.
RUB-A-DUB
Ends with DUB; dub means to name, call, or term someone or something.
SURINAME
Ends with NAME; a name is a word by which someone or something is known, related to a term or designation.