Connections answer for January 9, 2026
Jan 9Friday, January 9, 2026 · #943
Connections Clues and Answer for Friday, January 9, 2026
Create four groups of four
Open only the level you need. Each color progresses from a broad clue to the complete four-word group.
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Common Decoys & Red Herrings
Analysis of cross-category overlap and one-away trap recovery.
Published puzzle facts
Connections group details
0 cross-group word mentions appear in the published explanations. The color order is yellow, green, blue, purple.
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Connections FAQ & Hints
How many words are on today's Connections board?
Today's Connections board has 16 words to sort into four groups of four.
What is the longest word on today's Connections board?
The longest word on today's board is "NON BLONDES" at 10 letters.
What was yesterday's Connections answer?
For yesterday's Connections (#942), the categories were: BIT OF A RESPONSE TO STRONG EMOTIONS; BREAK THE RULES; FIRST-CLASS LEVERS; STARTING WITH CANDY BARS.