NYT Connections #965 Answers - Saturday, January 31, 2026

Looking for the answers to NYT Connections #965? Get spoiler-free hints, all 16 words, the four groups, and the complete solution for the puzzle from Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Puzzle Date:
Puzzle Number: #965

NYT Connections #965 Words

These are the 16 words from the NYT Connections #965grid. Try sorting them into four groups of four before revealing the answers.

  • DRESS
  • WISHBONE
  • ROLLER
  • BALL
  • SHOWER
  • STETHOSCOPE
  • BRUSH
  • MIXER
  • SLINGSHOT
  • SPRAY CAN
  • RECEPTION
  • COMPUTER KEY
  • FLUCTUATION
  • TUNING FORK
  • WORK PERIOD
  • PALETTE KNIFE

NYT Connections #965 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: KINDS OF PARTIES
Green group hint (medium)Show hint
The green category is: WAYS TO APPLY PAINT
Blue group hint (tricky)Show hint
The blue category is: Y-SHAPED THINGS
Purple group hint (hardest)Show hint
The purple category is: WHAT "SHIFT" MIGHT REFER TO

NYT Connections #965 Answers

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

Yellow group answerReveal

KINDS OF PARTIES

BALL, MIXER, RECEPTION, SHOWER

Green group answerReveal

WAYS TO APPLY PAINT

BRUSH, PALETTE KNIFE, ROLLER, SPRAY CAN

Blue group answerReveal

Y-SHAPED THINGS

SLINGSHOT, STETHOSCOPE, TUNING FORK, WISHBONE

Purple group answerReveal

WHAT "SHIFT" MIGHT REFER TO

COMPUTER KEY, DRESS, FLUCTUATION, WORK PERIOD

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the NYT Connections #965 answers?

NYT Connections #965 was published on Saturday, January 31, 2026. The four groups, all 16 words, hints, and complete solution are available on this page.

What was the date of NYT Connections #965?

NYT Connections puzzle #965 was published on Saturday, January 31, 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 #965?

Yes. You can replay NYT Connections #965 on this page using the same 16 words and four-group solution.

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