Connections Hints: Jan 20, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Jan 20, 2026 (2026-01-20). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #954
Connections #954 · 2026-01-20
Choose one group at a time
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
INTERTWINE
Reveal one tile
LACE
Reveal all four tiles
INTERTWINE
- LACE
- TWIST
- WEAVE
- WIND
Group 2
Reveal category
KINDS OF BEES
Reveal one tile
BUMBLE
Reveal all four tiles
KINDS OF BEES
- BUMBLE
- CARPENTER
- HONEY
- KILLER
Group 3
Reveal category
FAMOUS BRIDGES
Reveal one tile
BROOKLYN
Reveal all four tiles
FAMOUS BRIDGES
- BROOKLYN
- GOLDEN GATE
- RIALTO
- TOWER
Group 4
Reveal category
STARTING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "HANKER FOR"
Reveal one tile
CRAVEN
Reveal all four tiles
STARTING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "HANKER FOR"
- CRAVEN
- DESIREE
- NEEDLE
- WANTON
Reveal full answer
INTERTWINE
- LACE
- TWIST
- WEAVE
- WIND
KINDS OF BEES
- BUMBLE
- CARPENTER
- HONEY
- KILLER
FAMOUS BRIDGES
- BROOKLYN
- GOLDEN GATE
- RIALTO
- TOWER
STARTING WITH SYNONYMS FOR "HANKER FOR"
- CRAVEN
- DESIREE
- NEEDLE
- WANTON
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