Connections hints for Saturday, January 17, 2026
Hints first, answers last.
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.
- Yellow (easiest)0/4 hints
- Green0/4 hints
- Blue0/4 hints
- Purple (trickiest)0/4 hints
Show all Connections answers for January 17, 2026 (spoilers)
- Spread Over (yellow): BLANKET, COAT, COVER, PLASTER
- Throw (green): CAST, HURL, PELT, SLING
- Anagrams (blue): INKS, KINS, SINK, SKIN
- First Words Of Kids' Games (purple): CAPTURE, HIDE, RED, SIMON
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