Issue #941 Wed 7 Jan
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — January 7, 2026
Today's grid requires a sharp eye for nuance, as two groups lean into familiar turns of phrase while the others demand a more literal interpretation. A patient approach to the overlaps will serve you well.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
You walk past a shop window and see yourself moving in perfect unison, a fraction of a second behind.
Synonyms for exact likenesses
Direct synonyms
Members are 5–6 letters; first letters C, D, M, R.
DOPPELGÄNGER
One is CLONE.
CLONE · DOUBLE · MIRROR · RINGER
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
The small slice of the pizza left on the box, or the quiet claim you hold on a project at work.
Financial and possessive terms
Synonyms for holding a piece of something
Members are 5–8 letters; first letters C, I, S.
PORTION
One is CONCERN.
CONCERN · INTEREST · SHARE · STAKE
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
A quick glance at a masthead flapping in the wind, identifying the nation by its geometry.
Vexillology components
Common graphical elements
Members are 4–8 letters; first letters C, S.
COMMON FLAG SYMBOLS
One is CRESCENT.
CRESCENT · CROSS · STAR · STRIPE
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
The heavy iron handle coming down to crush a clove on the cutting board or smooth out a sharp crease in slacks.
Uses for mechanical force
Things subjected to physical compression
Members are 4–8 letters; first letters C, G, T, W.
PRESSED USING A PRESS
One is CIDER.
CIDER · GARLIC · TROUSERS · WINE
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Complete Connections answer
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Reveal the yellow group
DOPPELGÄNGERCLONE · DOUBLE · MIRROR · RINGER
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Reveal the green group
PORTIONCONCERN · INTEREST · SHARE · STAKE
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Reveal the blue group
COMMON FLAG SYMBOLSCRESCENT · CROSS · STAR · STRIPE
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Reveal the violet group
PRESSED USING A PRESSCIDER · GARLIC · TROUSERS · WINE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on January 7, 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 7, 2026, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on January 7, 2026?
NYT Connections on January 7, 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 7, 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 #941?
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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