Connections Hints: Jan 25, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Jan 25, 2026 (2026-01-25). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #959
Connections #959 · 2026-01-25
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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
ACT AS A BACKUP
Reveal one tile
COVER
Reveal all four tiles
ACT AS A BACKUP
- COVER
- FILL IN
- SUB
- TEMP
Group 2
Reveal category
PC KEYBOARD KEYS
Reveal one tile
ALT
Reveal all four tiles
PC KEYBOARD KEYS
- ALT
- ENTER
- MENU
- WINDOWS
Group 3
Reveal category
PASTA SHAPES
Reveal one tile
BOWTIE
Reveal all four tiles
PASTA SHAPES
- BOWTIE
- RIBBON
- SHELL
- TUBE
Group 4
Reveal category
SUFFIXES
Reveal one tile
ATE
Reveal all four tiles
SUFFIXES
- ATE
- DOM
- HOOD
- SHIP
Reveal full answer
ACT AS A BACKUP
- COVER
- FILL IN
- SUB
- TEMP
PC KEYBOARD KEYS
- ALT
- ENTER
- MENU
- WINDOWS
PASTA SHAPES
- BOWTIE
- RIBBON
- SHELL
- TUBE
SUFFIXES
- ATE
- DOM
- HOOD
- SHIP
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