Issue #937 Sat 3 Jan
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — January 3, 2026
A steady, methodical grid today. The four groups are clearly demarcated, though a couple of the wordplay paths require a second look to avoid being led astray.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
Polished brass buttons, a stiff salute, and the sharp crease in trousers that have never seen a day of civilian life.
Organizational hierarchies
Synonyms for specific levels of authority
Members are 5–7 letters; first letters C, G, M, P.
ARMY RANKS
One is CAPTAIN.
CAPTAIN · GENERAL · MAJOR · PRIVATE
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
Sorting through the laundry pile, checking the tags to see which pair is actually meant to be worn in public.
Apparel terminology
Singular forms of plural items
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters J, O, S.
LEGWEAR IN THE SINGULAR
One is JEAN.
JEAN · JOGGER · OVERALL · SLACK
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
The radio volume creeping up until the bass rattles the rearview mirror on the drive to work.
Pop music milestones
Proper nouns sharing a common discography
Members are 3–8 letters; first letters D, S, U, W.
RIHANNA #1 HITS
One is DIAMONDS.
DIAMONDS · SOS · UMBRELLA · WORK
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
A sodden towel left on the bathroom floor, the lingering smell of damp fabric after a long morning.
Compound phrases
Words sharing a common prefix
Members are 3–7 letters; first letters B, N, W.
WET ___
One is BAR.
BAR · BLANKET · NURSE · WILLY
Spoiler zone
Complete Connections answer
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ARMY RANKSCAPTAIN · GENERAL · MAJOR · PRIVATE
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LEGWEAR IN THE SINGULARJEAN · JOGGER · OVERALL · SLACK
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RIHANNA #1 HITSDIAMONDS · SOS · UMBRELLA · WORK
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Reveal the violet group
WET ___BAR · BLANKET · NURSE · WILLY
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on January 3, 2026. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Connections answer for January 3, 2026, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on January 3, 2026?
NYT Connections on January 3, 2026 rates 3 out of 4 on our difficulty scale — a tougher-than-average puzzle. As always you sort sixteen words into four colour-coded groups, and our hints tease what links each group without ever naming the words.
What's a spoiler-free hint for NYT Connections on January 3, 2026?
The hint ladder above starts with a one-line vibe for each of the four groups, then adds the connecting idea, then the wording of each category. You climb only as far as you need, and no grouped words are shown until the final reveal.
How many groups are in NYT Connections #937?
Four groups of four, ordered from the gentlest to the trickiest. For the categories and the sixteen words themselves, open the answer section on this page — the hints here keep them hidden.
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- 4 groups · 16 words