Connections Hints: Jan 27, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Jan 27, 2026 (2026-01-27). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #961
Connections #961 · 2026-01-27
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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
QUITE THE LAUGH
Reveal one tile
CARD
Reveal all four tiles
QUITE THE LAUGH
- CARD
- CHARACTER
- CUTUP
- JOKER
Group 2
Reveal category
NHL TEAM MEMBER
Reveal one tile
DEVIL
Reveal all four tiles
NHL TEAM MEMBER
- DEVIL
- FLYER
- PENGUIN
- RANGER
Group 3
Reveal category
FIRST WORDS OF ROBIN HOOD CHARACTER NAMES
Reveal one tile
FRIAR
Reveal all four tiles
FIRST WORDS OF ROBIN HOOD CHARACTER NAMES
- FRIAR
- MAID
- ROBIN
- SHERIFF
Group 4
Reveal category
STARTING WITH BASEBALL GEAR
Reveal one tile
BALLROOM
Reveal all four tiles
STARTING WITH BASEBALL GEAR
- BALLROOM
- BASEMENT
- BATMOBILE
- CAPSTONE
Reveal full answer
QUITE THE LAUGH
- CARD
- CHARACTER
- CUTUP
- JOKER
NHL TEAM MEMBER
- DEVIL
- FLYER
- PENGUIN
- RANGER
FIRST WORDS OF ROBIN HOOD CHARACTER NAMES
- FRIAR
- MAID
- ROBIN
- SHERIFF
STARTING WITH BASEBALL GEAR
- BALLROOM
- BASEMENT
- BATMOBILE
- CAPSTONE
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