Connections Hints: Jan 19, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Jan 19, 2026 (2026-01-19). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #953
Connections #953 · 2026-01-19
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Group 1
Reveal category
INEXPERIENCED
Reveal one tile
BUDDING
Reveal all four tiles
INEXPERIENCED
- BUDDING
- FRESH
- NAIVE
- NEW
Group 2
Reveal category
🤑
Reveal one tile
BUNDLE
Reveal all four tiles
🤑
- BUNDLE
- FORTUNE
- MINT
- WAD
Group 3
Reveal category
MEASURED BY SI UNITS
Reveal one tile
CURRENT
Reveal all four tiles
MEASURED BY SI UNITS
- CURRENT
- LENGTH
- MASS
- TIME
Group 4
Reveal category
WORDS AFTER "QUICK"
Reveal one tile
FIX
Reveal all four tiles
WORDS AFTER "QUICK"
- FIX
- SAND
- SILVER
- STUDY
Reveal full answer
INEXPERIENCED
- BUDDING
- FRESH
- NAIVE
- NEW
🤑
- BUNDLE
- FORTUNE
- MINT
- WAD
MEASURED BY SI UNITS
- CURRENT
- LENGTH
- MASS
- TIME
WORDS AFTER "QUICK"
- FIX
- SAND
- SILVER
- STUDY
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