A new NYT Connections puzzle is released at midnight each day, tailored to your time zone. This means some players are tackling 'today's game' while others are still working on 'yesterday's'. If you're seeking Monday's puzzle, you can find it here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, January 12 (game #946).
Good morning! It's time to engage with Connections, the NYT's intriguing word game that challenges players to categorize answers into distinct groups. If you need assistance, continue reading for hints.
Once you've completed the game, 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: Below are details about today's NYT Connections, so proceed with caution if you wish to avoid spoilers.
NYT Connections today (game #947) - today's words
Today's NYT Connections words are:
- SHOULDER
- BOWTIE
- PARCH
- ELBOW
- WHEEL
- RANKLE
- RIBBON
- CANE
- PRESS
- BOW
- TOP HAT
- CARD
- ОТОЕ
- MONEYBAG
- GIFT WRAP
- SHOVE
NYT Connections today (game #947) - hint #1 - group hints
Here are some clues for today's NYT Connections groups:
- YELLOW: Fancy wrapping
- GREEN: Budge in
- BLUE: As seen with a board game icon
- PURPLE: Hidden tootsies
Need more clues?
We're entering spoiler territory, but if you're curious about the four theme answers for today's NYT Connections puzzles, read on...
NYT Connections today (game #947) - hint #2 - group answers
The answers for today's NYT Connections groups are:
- YELLOW: PRESENT GO-WITHS BOW, CARD, GIFT WRAP, RIBBON
- GREEN: JOSTLE ELBOW, PRESS, SHOULDER, SHOVE
- BLUE: ACCESSORIES FOR MR. MONOPOLY BOWTIE, CANE, MONEYBAG, TOP HAT
- PURPLE: PARTS OF THE FOOT PLUS STARTING LETTER ОТОЕ, PARCH, RANKLE, WHEEL
Now, the answers are listed below, so DO NOT SCROLL FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.
NYT Connections today (game #947) - the answers
The answers to today's Connections, game #947, are:
- YELLOW: PRESENT GO-WITHS BOW, CARD, GIFT WRAP, RIBBON
- GREEN: JOSTLE ELBOW, PRESS, SHOULDER, SHOVE
- BLUE: ACCESSORIES FOR MR. MONOPOLY BOWTIE, CANE, MONEYBAG, TOP HAT
- PURPLE: PARTS OF THE FOOT PLUS STARTING LETTER ОТОЕ, PARCH, RANKLE, WHEEL
- My rating: Hard
- My score: Perfect
The OTOE tile stood out immediately while I was reviewing today’s game, allowing me to quickly identify what turned out to be the most challenging/purple group. It was a rare treat to get this first.
I found the remainder of the game more challenging, arriving at the JOSTLE quartet through elimination – I might have considered including RANKLE if I hadn’t used it previously.
ACCESSORIES FOR MR. MONOPOLY was a group I assembled while envisioning a cartoon character with a notable moustache and tuxedo, though I couldn't pinpoint him (officially, he’s known as Milburn Pennybags).
Yesterday's NYT Connections answers (Monday, January 12, game #946)
- YELLOW: LIVING ROOM FURNITURE ARMCHAIR, BOOKCASE, CONSOLE, FOOTSTOOL
- GREEN: EXPERIENCE LEVELS EXPERT, INTERMEDIATE, NOVICE, PROFICIENT
- BLUE: PROMISE AGREEMENT, COMPACT, HANDSHAKE, UNDERSTANDING
- PURPLE: ENDING IN U.S. COINS CEFTAZIDIME, HEADQUARTER, MONEYPENNY, PUMPERNICKEL
What is NYT Connections?
NYT Connections is one of several increasingly popular word games created by the New York Times. It challenges players to identify groups of four items that share a common theme, with varying difficulty levels: green is easy, yellow is slightly harder, blue is often quite challenging, and purple is usually very difficult.
Fortunately, you don't need to solve the final one, as you can deduce it through elimination. Additionally, you can make up to four mistakes, providing some leeway.
It's a bit more complex than games like Wordle, but there are many opportunities for the game to trip you up with clever tricks. Be cautious of homophones and other word games that might obscure the answers.
It's available for free on the NYT Games site for both desktop and mobile users.
