NYT Connections Answer for January 9, 2026. While playing Connections, you must connect words of specific categories. The game is tricky as some words have multiple meanings and can fit different topics. You must find the right connections to complete the game. Understand the categories instead of focusing on words. Once you know the four topics, you can find the best fit.
Today’s Puzzle Author: Wyna Liu
THINGS THAT ARE RED
3 BALLCARDINALHEART EMOJISOLO CUP
USED IN METAPHORS FOR PRECARIOUS SITUATIONS
8 BALLDEEP ENDLIMBTHIN ICE
MUSICAL ARTISTS MINUS STARTING NUMBERS
6 MAFIACHAINZDIRECTIONNON BLONDES
CARDINAL DIRECTIONS WITH FIRST LETTER CHANGED
COUTHFORTHLESTOAST
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