Connections Hints: Jan 13, 2026

This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connections puzzle published on Jan 13, 2026 (2026-01-13). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdown when you're ready.

Meta: Puzzle #990

Puzzle #990 · 2026-01-13

Step through today’s Connections hints

Start with broad themes, then reveal more detail about the groups and tiles only when you need it. The final button shows today's full group breakdown.

Puzzle reference: Connections #990 for 2026-01-13, edition main, with a standard four-group board. Spoiler categories and tiles stay collapsed until you open the hint layers below.

Hint 1 – overall theme

There are 4 groups in today’s puzzle.

Themes include: PRESENT GO-WITHS, JOSTLE, ACCESSORIES FOR MR. MONOPOLY and 1 more.

Hint 2 – group titles

Here are the category names for each group. Try matching the tiles in the official game to these themes before you reveal any tiles.

PRESENT GO-WITHS
JOSTLE
ACCESSORIES FOR MR. MONOPOLY
PARTS OF THE FOOT PLUS STARTING LETTER

Hint 3 – group tiles

Reveal the tiles for each group. If you only want a partial nudge, stop after reading one or two groups and go back to the official puzzle.

PRESENT GO-WITHS

BOW

CARD

GIFT WRAP

RIBBON

JOSTLE

ELBOW

PRESS

SHOULDER

SHOVE

ACCESSORIES FOR MR. MONOPOLY

BOWTIE

CANE

MONEYBAG

TOP HAT

PARTS OF THE FOOT PLUS STARTING LETTER

OTOE

PARCH

RANKLE

WHEEL

Reveal full answer

This is the full breakdown of today's Connections puzzle: group titles and all tiles, grouped together.