Connections hints for Friday, January 9, 2026

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Connections #943 · Friday, January 9, 2026 · edited by Wyna Liu

Tap four words you think belong together — we only say yes, one away or no.

Stuck? Pick a color and tap for the next hint. Each tap gives away a little more: Kind of group → First letters → One word → The theme → Full group.

Show all Connections answers for January 9, 2026 (spoilers)

Things That Are Red (yellow): 3 BALL, CARDINAL, HEART EMOJI, SOLO CUP
Used In Metaphors For Precarious Situations (green): 8 BALL, DEEP END, LIMB, THIN ICE
Musical Artists Minus Starting Numbers (blue): 6 MAFIA, CHAINZ, DIRECTION, NON BLONDES
Cardinal Directions With First Letter Changed (purple): COUTH, FORTH, LEST, OAST

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