Does the September 23 edition of NYT Connections have you scratching your head? We’re here with some clues and hints to help you crack the puzzle and add another day to your winning streak.

The New York Times Games’ Connections is one of the most unique puzzles in the collection. The objective of this game is to sort 16 words into four different categories. Each group follows a different hidden theme that determines which words belong together. Players must identify these themes and select the words accordingly. Those who get close to selecting the correct words for a group also receive a “one away…” notification.

Seasoned players often look for the words in the yellow group first, as they typically follow the most obvious theme. Meanwhile, most fans often leave the purple group for last, as it is usually the trickiest to solve.

Check out the hints and answers for September 23’s Connections puzzle.

Connections hint for September 23

The 16 words in today’s puzzle are: BOUNCY, RUBBER, HARD-SHELL, HEATHER, MERRY, BUGGY, CARRY-ON, FERRIS, SUNNY, PEE-WEE, DUFFEL, BUMPER, INDIANA, BABY, ROLLER, and BRIGHT.

Here are some hints for each group:

• Yellow Group: The words in this group are related to merriment.
• Green Group: This group features words related to a popular tongue twister.
• Blue Group: This group features words related to travelling.
• Purple Group: Finally, the purple category features four words that are related to famous movies from the 80s.

What are the Connections answers for today, September 23?

Check out the answers for September 23’s NYT Connections below:

Yellow Group: Cheerful – BOUNCY, BRIGHT, MERRY, and SUNNY.

Green Group: “Rubber Baby Bugger Bumper” – BABY, BUGGY, BUMPER, and RUBBER.

Blue Group: Kinds Of Luggage – CARRY-ON, DUFFEL, HARD-SHELL, and ROLLER.

Purple Group: Title Characters In ’80s Movies – FERRIS, HEATHER, INDIANA, and PEE-WEE.

Other popular word games in The New York Times Games include Strands, Wordle, Letter Boxed, and more.