Connections hints for Friday, January 16, 2026

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Connections #950 · Friday, January 16, 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.

  1. Yellow (easiest)0/4 hints
  2. Green0/4 hints
  3. Blue0/4 hints
  4. Purple (trickiest)0/4 hints
Show all Connections answers for January 16, 2026 (spoilers)
  • Kinds Of Hats (yellow): DERBY, FEDORA, PANAMA, PORKPIE
  • Components Of A Kid’s Bedtime Routine (green): BATH, BRUSHING, PAJAMAS, STORY
  • Musical Acts With "A" As The Only Vowel (blue): ALABAMA, BANANARAMA, KANSAS, SANTANA
  • Grand ___ (purple): BAHAMA, CANYON, SLAM, PIANO

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