Issue #940 Tue 6 Jan
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — January 6, 2026
Today's grid offers a smooth progression of difficulty, requiring a steady eye to distinguish between literal interpretations and more flexible linguistic associations. Patience with the overlaps will be your greatest asset.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
Where the lawnmower lives, where the mail piles up, where the kids hide.
Domestic architecture
Synonyms
Members are 3–8 letters; first letters D, F, P, Q.
APARTMENT
One is DIGS.
DIGS · FLAT · PAD · QUARTERS
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The resonance of a cello string after the bow has lifted.
Auditory qualities
Synonyms
Members are 4–5 letters; first letters C, D, F, R.
SONOROUS
One is CLEAR.
CLEAR · DEEP · FULL · RICH
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
Checking your cards under the table while the dealer waits for a decision.
Card game terminology
Shortened common nouns
Members are 4–8 letters; first letters B, F, Q, S.
POKER HANDS, FAMILIARLY
One is BOAT.
BOAT · FLUSH · STRAIGHT · QUADS
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
A birthday party centerpiece made from a long, twisted bit of rubber.
Compound phrases
Common word prefixes
Members are 4–7 letters; first letters B, P, S.
___ ANIMAL
One is BALLOON.
BALLOON · PACK · PARTY · STUFFED
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Complete Connections answer
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APARTMENTDIGS · FLAT · PAD · QUARTERS
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SONOROUSCLEAR · DEEP · FULL · RICH
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POKER HANDS, FAMILIARLYBOAT · FLUSH · STRAIGHT · QUADS
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___ ANIMALBALLOON · PACK · PARTY · STUFFED
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How hard is NYT Connections on January 6, 2026?
NYT Connections on January 6, 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 6, 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 #940?
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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