Connections Hints: Jan 9, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Jan 9, 2026 (2026-01-09). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #943
Connections #943 · 2026-01-09
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Each group has separate category and tile reveals. Open only the amount of help you want; the last reveal shows all available groups.
Group 1
Reveal category
THINGS THAT ARE RED
Reveal one tile
3 BALL
Reveal all four tiles
THINGS THAT ARE RED
- 3 BALL
- CARDINAL
- HEART EMOJI
- SOLO CUP
Group 2
Reveal category
USED IN METAPHORS FOR PRECARIOUS SITUATIONS
Reveal one tile
8 BALL
Reveal all four tiles
USED IN METAPHORS FOR PRECARIOUS SITUATIONS
- 8 BALL
- DEEP END
- LIMB
- THIN ICE
Group 3
Reveal category
MUSICAL ARTISTS MINUS STARTING NUMBERS
Reveal one tile
6 MAFIA
Reveal all four tiles
MUSICAL ARTISTS MINUS STARTING NUMBERS
- 6 MAFIA
- CHAINZ
- DIRECTION
- NON BLONDES
Group 4
Reveal category
CARDINAL DIRECTIONS WITH FIRST LETTER CHANGED
Reveal one tile
COUTH
Reveal all four tiles
CARDINAL DIRECTIONS WITH FIRST LETTER CHANGED
- COUTH
- FORTH
- LEST
- OAST
Reveal full answer
THINGS THAT ARE RED
- 3 BALL
- CARDINAL
- HEART EMOJI
- SOLO CUP
USED IN METAPHORS FOR PRECARIOUS SITUATIONS
- 8 BALL
- DEEP END
- LIMB
- THIN ICE
MUSICAL ARTISTS MINUS STARTING NUMBERS
- 6 MAFIA
- CHAINZ
- DIRECTION
- NON BLONDES
CARDINAL DIRECTIONS WITH FIRST LETTER CHANGED
- COUTH
- FORTH
- LEST
- OAST
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