NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, September 19 (game #1196)

The New York Times Connections puzzle for September 19, 2026 (game #1196) has been released, challenging players to categorize sixteen words into four distinct groups. Today's puzzle features categories ranging from 'Widen One's Scope' and 'Features of a Kid's Drawing' to themes associated with 1960s Swinging London and math-based wordplay. The puzzle includes words like 'Stick Figure,' 'Miniskirt,' 'Log Cabin,' and 'Branch Out.' As with daily editions, the game tests players' ability to identify subtle linguistic and thematic links while avoiding common traps. The author notes that while some categories are straightforward, others, such as the math-related puns, can be particularly difficult. Connections continues to grow in popularity as a staple of the New York Times' daily digital game suite, offering a more complex alternative to Wordle by requiring players to solve four-by-four grids through logic and elimination.