NYT Connections Answer Today (#1208) – 1 Oct 2026 Solution & Hints
- About Today’s Connections
- The 16 Words
- Definitions of the 16 Words
- General Hints
- Category Titles
- One Word per Category
- Complete Solution (Click to Reveal)
About Today’s Connections
Puzzle #1208 (published 1 Oct 2026). Sort 16 words into four groups of four, based on a hidden connection. Some words look like they belong together and don’t — that’s by design.
The 16 Words
Here are the 16 words, sorted alphabetically to avoid spoilers:
- ACRO
- CHEST
- CROSS
- DECEMBERISTS
- KEN
- NATIONAL
- NECK
- PLACE
- POSITION
- SHINS
- SITUATE
- SLEEVE
- STICK
- SUD
- WAIST
- WALKMEN
Definitions of the 16 Words
| ACRO | A prefix meaning “topmost” or at the highest point, often seen in words about extremes or heights. |
| CHEST | The front portion of the upper body between the neck and stomach, and a common tailoring measurement. |
| CROSS | To move from one side of something to the other, or a mark formed by two intersecting lines. |
| DECEMBERISTS | A plural noun that could describe people tied to the twelfth month, though most know it as a band name. |
| KEN | A short given name, or an old-fashioned word for the range of one’s knowledge, as in “beyond my ken.” |
| NATIONAL | Relating to a whole country, or informally, a citizen of a particular nation. |
| NECK | The narrow part of the body joining the head and shoulders, and a go-to measurement for dress shirts. |
| PLACE | A particular spot or location, or, as a verb, to set something down carefully. |
| POSITION | A specific spot where something sits, or a role someone holds in a job or team. |
| SHINS | The front sides of the lower legs, often what you bang on a coffee table. |
| SITUATE | To put something into a particular spot, setting, or context. |
| SLEEVE | The part of a shirt or jacket that covers the arm. |
| STICK | A slender piece of wood, or a verb meaning to adhere or stay firmly fixed somewhere. |
| SUD | An informal singular take on a word usually seen in its plural form, referring to soapy foam. |
| WAIST | The narrower section of the torso between the ribs and hips, and a standard clothing measurement. |
| WALKMEN | A vintage portable cassette player brand, or literally, more than one person out walking. |
General Hints
- Think of verbs you’d use when telling someone exactly where to set something down.
- A tailor would ask for these numbers before cutting you a custom shirt.
- These “The ___” acts filled a lot of indie playlists back when flip phones were cool.
- Four syllables here could each kick off a different puzzle you’d find printed in the newspaper.
Category Titles
- 🟨 Yellow: PUT
- 🟩 Green: DRESS SHIRT MEASUREMENTS
- 🟦 Blue: 2000s Indie Rock Bands, With “The”
- 🟪 Purple: Starts of NYT Print Puzzles
One Word per Category
- 🟨 Yellow: STICK
- 🟩 Green: WAIST
- 🟦 Blue: NATIONAL
- 🟪 Purple: KEN
Complete Solution
The full breakdown is below — tap to reveal all four groups:
[CLICK TO REVEAL: Full Solution]
NYT Connections #1208 — Full Groups
- 🟨 Yellow: PUT → PLACE, POSITION, SITUATE, STICK
- 🟩 Green: DRESS SHIRT MEASUREMENTS → CHEST, NECK, SLEEVE, WAIST
- 🟦 Blue: 2000s Indie Rock Bands, With “The” → DECEMBERISTS, NATIONAL, SHINS, WALKMEN
- 🟪 Purple: Starts of NYT Print Puzzles → ACRO, CROSS, KEN, SUD
The purple group is the real trap here — those four fragments look like nonsense until you realize each one is the opening chunk of a different puzzle format the paper runs.
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