NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, September 21 (game #1198)

The New York Times Connections puzzle for Monday, September 21, 2026 (game #1198), challenges players to categorize sixteen words into four distinct groups. Today’s categories include 'Email Buttons' (Compose, Drafts, Sent, Spam), 'Ways to Attract Fish' (Chum, Fly, Spinner, Worm), 'Chess Verbs' (Capture, Castle, Check, Mate), and 'Starts of Composers' Names' (Beet, Brah, Chop, Viva). The game, which is known for its clever wordplay and varying difficulty levels, requires players to identify subtle connections between terms. While the puzzle can be difficult, players are allowed up to four mistakes, providing some flexibility. Connections continues to be a popular daily word game alongside other NYT offerings like Wordle and Strands. Players looking for assistance can utilize these hints to navigate the trickier groupings, though the article warns that spoilers are included for those who prefer to solve the puzzle independently.