What is the NYT Connections answer for September 16, 2023?

The NYT Connections answer for September 16, 2023 includes 4 groups: FAIRY TALE FIGURES, CHESS TERMS, “PEANUTS” CHARACTERS, I LOVE ___.

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NYT Connections presents 16 words that you must group into 4 categories of 4 words each. Find the common thread between words to solve each group.

A new NYT Connections puzzle is released daily at midnight Eastern Time.

September 16, 2023

WOODSTOCK

GAMBIT

NEW YORK

GIANT

QUEEN

ROCK 'N ROLL

WOLF

CHARLIE

YOU

PEPPERMINT PATTY

MATE

PRINCESS

PIGPEN

WITCH

LUCY

BISHOP

FAIRY TALE FIGURES

GIANT, PRINCESS, WITCH, WOLF

CHESS TERMS

BISHOP, MATE, GAMBIT, QUEEN

“PEANUTS” CHARACTERS

CHARLIE, PEPPERMINT PATTY, PIGPEN, WOODSTOCK

I LOVE ___

LUCY, NEW YORK, ROCK 'N ROLL, YOU