NYT Connections #961 Answers - Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Looking for the answers to NYT Connections #961? Get spoiler-free hints, all 16 words, the four groups, and the complete solution for the puzzle from Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Puzzle Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Puzzle Number: #961

NYT Connections #961 Words

These are the 16 words from the NYT Connections #961grid. Try sorting them into four groups of four before revealing the answers.

BATMOBILE
FRIAR
CARD
ROBIN
JOKER
BASEMENT
PENGUIN
CHARACTER
SHERIFF
DEVIL
CAPSTONE
FLYER
RANGER
MAID
BALLROOM
CUTUP

NYT Connections #961 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: QUITE THE LAUGH

Green group hint (medium)Show hint

The green category is: NHL TEAM MEMBER

Blue group hint (tricky)Show hint

The blue category is: FIRST WORDS OF ROBIN HOOD CHARACTER NAMES

Purple group hint (hardest)Show hint

The purple category is: STARTING WITH BASEBALL GEAR

NYT Connections #961 Answers

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

Yellow group answerReveal

QUITE THE LAUGH

CARD, CHARACTER, CUTUP, JOKER

Green group answerReveal

NHL TEAM MEMBER

DEVIL, FLYER, PENGUIN, RANGER

Blue group answerReveal

FIRST WORDS OF ROBIN HOOD CHARACTER NAMES

FRIAR, MAID, ROBIN, SHERIFF

Purple group answerReveal

STARTING WITH BASEBALL GEAR

BALLROOM, BASEMENT, BATMOBILE, CAPSTONE

Play NYT Connections #961 Online - Free

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the NYT Connections #961 answers?

NYT Connections #961 was published on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. The four groups, all 16 words, hints, and complete solution are available on this page.

What was the date of NYT Connections #961?

NYT Connections puzzle #961 was published on Tuesday, January 27, 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 #961?

Yes. You can replay NYT Connections #961 on this page using the same 16 words and four-group solution.

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