Who Are Aykroyd, Levy, Rather and Savage? The Four Dans Explained
Connections #1202 — September 25, 2026 spoilers
The connection is the first name Dan. AYKROYD, LEVY, RATHER and SAVAGE point to Dan Aykroyd, Dan Levy, Dan Rather and Dan Savage. The official category is FAMOUS DANS.
Published
| Puzzle word | Full name | Fast identifier |
|---|---|---|
| AYKROYD | Dan Aykroyd | actor and co-writer associated with Ghostbusters |
| LEVY | Dan Levy | Schitt’s Creek co-creator and actor |
| RATHER | Dan Rather | longtime broadcast journalist and former CBS Evening News anchor |
| SAVAGE | Dan Savage | author and Savage Love advice columnist |
Why do LEVY, RATHER and SAVAGE feel misleading?
Because all three are ordinary English words as well as surnames. LEVY can mean a charge or collection, RATHER is commonly an adverb, and SAVAGE can be an adjective or noun. In this group the puzzle is using each one as a surname.
Are all four people actors?
No. The shared feature is the first name Dan, not a profession. Aykroyd and Levy are strongly associated with screen comedy, Rather is a journalist, and Savage is an author and advice columnist.
Evidence
Sources
- NYT Connections official puzzle data — September 25, 2026
- Sony Pictures / Ghostbusters — Dan Aykroyd context
- Hulu Press — Daniel Levy
- CBS News — Dan Rather
- Dan Savage official About