Connections Hints: Jan 24, 2026

This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connections puzzle published on Jan 24, 2026 (2026-01-24). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdown when you're ready.

Meta: Puzzle #1018

Puzzle #1018 · 2026-01-24

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 #1018 for 2026-01-24, 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: GEAR FOR A BOXER, CHAMPIONSHIP, KINDS OF NECKLINES 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.

GEAR FOR A BOXER
CHAMPIONSHIP
KINDS OF NECKLINES
SNOW ___

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.

GEAR FOR A BOXER

GLOVES

MOUTHGUARD

ROBE

SHORTS

CHAMPIONSHIP

AWARD

CROWN

CUP

TITLE

KINDS OF NECKLINES

BOAT

CREW

HALTER

SCOOP

SNOW ___

CONE

GLOBE

LEOPARD

PEA

Reveal full answer

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