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Hints for Connections #944
Try grouping the 16 words before revealing the categories or solutions.
- Yellow: Think of cylindrical objects.
- Green: Think of technology systems.
- Blue: These words can suggest a quick exit.
- Purple: Think of quantities used to measure something.
Category names
Still working on the grid? These category labels offer another clue without listing all four words in each group.
- Yellow: Hollow cylinders
- Green: Software platforms
- Blue: Take off
- Purple: Units of measure
Spoilers: complete answers for #944
The following groups are the answer set published in TechRadar’s January 9, 2026 guide to the January 10 puzzle.
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- 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 connects the trickier words?
Some groups rely on a word’s less immediate meaning. In the blue set, “book,” “dip,” “jet” and “split” can each mean to leave quickly. The purple set combines names of measurement units rather than words that look alike.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How Connections works
Connections asks players to sort 16 words into four groups of four based on a shared link. The game uses color-coded difficulty tiers, from yellow through green and blue to purple, and allows up to four mistakes, according to TechRadar’s guide. It is playable through NYT Games on desktop or mobile. Play Connections at NYT Games.
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