Connections Hints: Jan 28, 2026
This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Connectionspuzzle published on Jan 28, 2026 (2026-01-28). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full group breakdownwhen you're ready.
Meta: Puzzle #962
Connections #962 · 2026-01-28
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Group 1
Reveal category
IMITATION
Reveal one tile
DUMMY
Reveal all four tiles
IMITATION
- DUMMY
- MOCK
- PRETEND
- SHAM
Group 2
Reveal category
CLEANING SUPPLIES
Reveal one tile
BUCKET
Reveal all four tiles
CLEANING SUPPLIES
- BUCKET
- GLOVES
- RAG
- SOAP
Group 3
Reveal category
COMPONENTS OF A RECORD PLAYER
Reveal one tile
MOTOR
Reveal all four tiles
COMPONENTS OF A RECORD PLAYER
- MOTOR
- NEEDLE
- PLATTER
- TONEARM
Group 4
Reveal category
SPARE ___
Reveal one tile
ME
Reveal all four tiles
SPARE ___
- ME
- RIB
- TIME
- TIRE
Reveal full answer
IMITATION
- DUMMY
- MOCK
- PRETEND
- SHAM
CLEANING SUPPLIES
- BUCKET
- GLOVES
- RAG
- SOAP
COMPONENTS OF A RECORD PLAYER
- MOTOR
- NEEDLE
- PLATTER
- TONEARM
SPARE ___
- ME
- RIB
- TIME
- TIRE
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