NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Sept. 7, 2026

Looking for spoiler-free NYT Connections hints or just wondering why Connections is trending today? We've got what you need to understand the clues for today's puzzle without spoiling any of the answers.

Of course, Mashable has also provided daily hints and answers for Connections, Wordle, and Strands for years, so we can help you if that's also what you need.

While we are focused more on meanings than hints in this story, sometimes learning that many of the words have completely unrelated meanings is a clue in and of itself. Connections frequently includes clues that involve words within words and other visual clues.

Cup meaning

A small, round container used for drinking liquids.

Hook meaning

A curved tool meant for catching.

Strap meaning

A flexible material made of cloth.

Underwire meaning

A thin strip of metal in a bra cup.

Plutonium meaning

A radioactive chemical element.

Scar tissue meaning

A group of cells used to repair skin.

Stitch marker meaning

A tool used in knitting to kepe track of stitch placements.

Trampoline meaning

A bouncy toy used for jumping up and down.

Fabrication meaning

A lie.

Fish story meaning

An exaggerated tale.

Tall tale meaning

A story that's hard to believe.

Want more tech and digital culture news delivered to your inbox daily or sent straight to your device? Sign up for Mashable's Top Stories newsletter or get Mashable push alerts today.

Yarn meaning

A college-entry test score.

Car air freshener meaning

A device that dispenses cash.

Christmas meaning

A flat screen technology used in digital devices.

Needles meaning

A secret code used to verify one's identity.

Turpentine meaning

The scannable barcode on a retail item.

Have you learned the meanings and still want the things? Check out the hints and answers for today's NYT Connections puzzle.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? Get all the Strands hints you need for today's puzzle.

Meet The Mashable 101: Our list of the content creators shaping the internet today

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Connections.