NYT Connections — September 2, 2026
Hints — one at a time
Hint 1 of 5
Today's board moves from words meaning to astonish someone, to items you'd find in a musician's case, to breeds that are actually dogs, and finally to things called "dogs" that aren't dogs at all.
Hint 2 of 5
Yellow (easiest): each of these means to completely amaze or astound someone.
Hint 3 of 5
Green: each of these is an accessory or object you'd find tucked inside a violin's carrying case.
Hint 4 of 5
Blue: each of these words pairs with "dogs" to name an actual dog breed or type.
Hint 5 of 5
Purple (hardest): each of these also pairs with "dogs," but this time the result is a food, animal, or expression that has nothing to do with actual dogs.
The answer — spoilers!
Reveal the full answer
Flabbergast
DAZZLE · FLOOR · STUN · WOW
Things In A Violin Case
BOW · MUTE · ROSIN · SHOULDER REST
___ Dogs (That Are Dogs)
HUNTING · RESCUE · SAUSAGE · SHEEP
___ Dogs (That Aren't Dogs)
CORN · PRAIRIE · SALTY · TOP
This puzzle by the numbers
- ___ Dogs (That Aren't Dogs)
- SHOULDER REST
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