NYT Connections #956 Answers - Thursday, January 22, 2026

Looking for the answers to NYT Connections #956? Get spoiler-free hints, all 16 words, the four groups, and the complete solution for the puzzle from Thursday, January 22, 2026.

Puzzle Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
Puzzle Number: #956

NYT Connections #956 Words

These are the 16 words from the NYT Connections #956grid. Try sorting them into four groups of four before revealing the answers.

TIMER
FUMBLE
SPINY
SHARP
TURNOVER
ELLEN
CRISP
MISS
USE
CLEAR
COBBLER
TRIP
CRUMBLE
FLUFF
DISTINCT
STRUDEL

NYT Connections #956 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: WELL-DEFINED, AS AN IMAGE

Green group hint (medium)Show hint

The green category is: FRUIT DESSERTS

Blue group hint (tricky)Show hint

The blue category is: BUNGLE

Purple group hint (hardest)Show hint

The purple category is: MAGAZINES PLUS A LETTER

NYT Connections #956 Answers

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

Yellow group answerReveal

WELL-DEFINED, AS AN IMAGE

CLEAR, CRISP, DISTINCT, SHARP

Green group answerReveal

FRUIT DESSERTS

COBBLER, CRUMBLE, STRUDEL, TURNOVER

Blue group answerReveal

BUNGLE

FLUFF, FUMBLE, MISS, TRIP

Purple group answerReveal

MAGAZINES PLUS A LETTER

ELLEN, SPINY, TIMER, USE

Play NYT Connections #956 Online - Free

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the NYT Connections #956 answers?

NYT Connections #956 was published on Thursday, January 22, 2026. The four groups, all 16 words, hints, and complete solution are available on this page.

What was the date of NYT Connections #956?

NYT Connections puzzle #956 was published on Thursday, January 22, 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 #956?

Yes. You can replay NYT Connections #956 on this page using the same 16 words and four-group solution.

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