Connections hints for Thursday, January 22, 2026

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Connections #956 · Thursday, January 22, 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 22, 2026 (spoilers)
  • Well-Defined, As An Image (yellow): CLEAR, CRISP, DISTINCT, SHARP
  • Fruit Desserts (green): COBBLER, CRUMBLE, STRUDEL, TURNOVER
  • Bungle (blue): FLUFF, FUMBLE, MISS, TRIP
  • Magazines Plus A Letter (purple): ELLEN, SPINY, TIMER, USE

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