Issue #996 Wed 7 Jan
Connections answers & solutions — 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.
Complete Solutions & Answers
The groups and answers for Connections on January 7, 2026 are organized by category difficulty below. Click each card to reveal:
- DOPPELGÄNGER
CLONE · DOUBLE · MIRROR · RINGER
- PORTION
CONCERN · INTEREST · SHARE · STAKE
- COMMON FLAG SYMBOLS
CRESCENT · CROSS · STAR · STRIPE
- PRESSED USING A PRESS
CIDER · GARLIC · TROUSERS · WINE