A new NYT Connections puzzle is released daily at midnight, tailored to your time zone. If you're seeking Saturday's puzzle, you can find it here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Saturday, January 10 (game #944).
Good morning! It's time to engage with Connections, the NYT's intriguing word game that challenges players to categorize answers. If you need assistance, continue reading for hints.
Once you've completed the puzzle, why not try your hand at more word games? I also provide daily Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers for additional support, while Marc's Wordle today page covers the original viral word game.
SPOILER WARNING: The answers for today's NYT Connections are detailed below, so proceed with caution if you wish to avoid spoilers.
NYT Connections today (game #945) - today's words
Today's words are:
- HALTER
- DRAIN
- BIT
- DROP
- CROP
- PACK
- TANK
- CREW
- BASIN
- CRATER
- STOPPER
- BAND
- CRASH
- SADDLE
- TEAM
- FAUCET
NYT Connections today (game #945) - hint #1 - group hints
Here are some clues for today's groups:
- YELLOW: Collection
- GREEN: Dive
- BLUE: Sanitary fittings
- PURPLE: Used while horse-riding
Need more clues? We're entering spoiler territory, but if you're curious about the four theme answers for today's puzzle, read on.
NYT Connections today (game #945) - hint #2 - group answers
The answers for today's groups are:
- YELLOW: GROUP BAND, CREW, PACK, TEAM
- GREEN: PLUNGE CRASH, CRATER, DROP, TANK
- BLUE: PARTS OF A SINK BASIN, DRAIN, FAUCET, STOPPER
- PURPLE: EQUESTRIAN GEAR BIT, CROP, HALTER, SADDLE
My rating for this puzzle: Hard
I made two mistakes while playing. Initially, I thought there was a group related to different types of tops, but I quickly realized I was mistaken. My second error involved a group linked by the word 'back', which included DROP, PACK, TEAM, and CREW.
However, I did enjoy a moment of triumph when I recalled some equestrian gear from watching Seabiscuit.
Yesterday's NYT Connections answers (Saturday, January 10, game #944)
- YELLOW: HOLLOW CYLINDERS HOSE, PIPE, STRAW, TUBE
- GREEN: SOFTWARE PLATFORMS APP, DESKTOP, MOBILE, WEB
- BLUE: TAKE OFF BOOK, DIP, JET, SPLIT
- PURPLE: UNITS OF MEASURE BAR, GRAM, MOLE, VOLT
What is NYT Connections?
NYT Connections is a popular word game from the New York Times that challenges players to identify groups of four items sharing a common theme. Each group varies in difficulty, with green being the easiest and purple the most challenging.
While you don't need to solve the final group, you can deduce it through elimination. Players are allowed up to four mistakes, providing some leeway.
This game is more complex than Wordle and includes various tricks, such as homophones that may obscure the answers.
You can play it for free on the NYT Games site on both desktop and mobile.
