NYT Connections puzzle #1203 answers and hints for September 26

The New York Times Connections puzzle #1203 for September 26, 2026, features four distinct categories involving wordplay and thematic groupings.

The categories and their solutions are as follows:

• Yellow (Breath Fresheners): Gum, Mint, Mouthwash, and Spray. • Green (Things Done to a Dress Shirt at the Laundry): Fold, Press, Starch, and Wash. • Blue (Features of Wood): Burl, Grain, Knots, and Rings. • Purple (''Cool'' Things in Expressions): Beans, Cat, Cucumber, and Customer.