Issue #958 Sat 24 Jan
NYT Connections Hints & Answer — January 24, 2026
A steady hand and a clear head are required for today's grid. The groups are distinct, though several items demand a second look before clicking.
yellow group 7 hints
Yellow group hints
The smell of damp leather, the sound of a heavy bag swinging, and a towel draped over a shoulder after a long session.
Sports equipment
Objects sharing a specific functional purpose
Members are 4–10 letters; first letters G, M, R, S.
GEAR FOR A BOXER
One is GLOVES.
GLOVES · MOUTHGUARD · ROBE · SHORTS
green group 7 hints
Green group hints
Holding a trophy high while the crowd cheers and the flashbulbs fire in rapid succession.
Victory markers
Synonyms for a top-tier honor
Members are 3–5 letters; first letters A, C, T.
CHAMPIONSHIP
One is AWARD.
AWARD · CROWN · CUP · TITLE
blue group 7 hints
Blue group hints
Looking in the mirror to check how a sweater sits against the collarbone.
Fashion terminology
Descriptive terms for garment construction
Members are 4–6 letters; first letters B, C, H, S.
KINDS OF NECKLINES
One is BOAT.
BOAT · CREW · HALTER · SCOOP
violet group 7 hints
Violet group hints
A shake at the counter, a shaker on the shelf, or a printed pattern on a winter coat.
Compound words
Words that follow a common prefix
Members are 3–7 letters; first letters C, G, L, P.
SNOW ___
One is CONE.
CONE · GLOBE · LEOPARD · PEA
Spoiler zone
Complete Connections answer
Open only the solution you want to see. Each answer stays hidden until you choose to reveal it.
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Reveal the yellow group
GEAR FOR A BOXERGLOVES · MOUTHGUARD · ROBE · SHORTS
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Reveal the green group
CHAMPIONSHIPAWARD · CROWN · CUP · TITLE
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Reveal the blue group
KINDS OF NECKLINESBOAT · CREW · HALTER · SCOOP
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Reveal the violet group
SNOW ___CONE · GLOBE · LEOPARD · PEA
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Connections on January 24, 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 24, 2026, or browse every Connections puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Connections on January 24, 2026?
NYT Connections on January 24, 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 24, 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 #958?
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