NYT Connections #943 Answers - Friday, January 9, 2026

Looking for the answers to NYT Connections #943? Get spoiler-free hints, all 16 words, the four groups, and the complete solution for the puzzle from Friday, January 9, 2026.

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Puzzle Number: #943

NYT Connections #943 Words

These are the 16 words from the NYT Connections #943grid. Try sorting them into four groups of four before revealing the answers.

  • FORTH
  • LEST
  • CARDINAL
  • DIRECTION
  • 8 BALL
  • SOLO CUP
  • NON BLONDES
  • OAST
  • 3 BALL
  • THIN ICE
  • HEART EMOJI
  • CHAINZ
  • 6 MAFIA
  • DEEP END
  • COUTH
  • LIMB

NYT Connections #943 Hints

Need a nudge without seeing the full answers? Reveal the theme of each group below. Yellow is the easiest and purple is the hardest.

Yellow group hint (straightforward)Show hint
The yellow category is: THINGS THAT ARE RED
Green group hint (medium)Show hint
The green category is: USED IN METAPHORS FOR PRECARIOUS SITUATIONS
Blue group hint (tricky)Show hint
The blue category is: MUSICAL ARTISTS MINUS STARTING NUMBERS
Purple group hint (hardest)Show hint
The purple category is: CARDINAL DIRECTIONS WITH FIRST LETTER CHANGED

NYT Connections #943 Answers

Spoiler warning: tap a group to reveal its category and four words.

Yellow group answerReveal

THINGS THAT ARE RED

3 BALL, CARDINAL, HEART EMOJI, SOLO CUP

Green group answerReveal

USED IN METAPHORS FOR PRECARIOUS SITUATIONS

8 BALL, DEEP END, LIMB, THIN ICE

Blue group answerReveal

MUSICAL ARTISTS MINUS STARTING NUMBERS

6 MAFIA, CHAINZ, DIRECTION, NON BLONDES

Purple group answerReveal

CARDINAL DIRECTIONS WITH FIRST LETTER CHANGED

COUTH, FORTH, LEST, OAST

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the NYT Connections #943 answers?

NYT Connections #943 was published on Friday, January 9, 2026. The four groups, all 16 words, hints, and complete solution are available on this page.

What was the date of NYT Connections #943?

NYT Connections puzzle #943 was published on Friday, January 9, 2026.

How does NYT Connections work?

You're given 16 words and need to sort them into four groups of four that share a hidden theme. Groups range from yellow (straightforward) to purple (hardest), and you are allowed four mistakes.

What do the Connections colors mean?

Yellow is the easiest group, green is medium, blue is tricky, and purple is the hardest group, often involving wordplay.

Can I play NYT Connections #943?

Yes. You can replay NYT Connections #943 on this page using the same 16 words and four-group solution.

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