NYT Connections Hints January 1 2026: Kick Off the Year with a Win

A fresh year, but the same tricky challenge is back to test your vocabulary. NYT Connections has released its first puzzle of January 1, 2026, and it's a delightful mix of magic and common household tasks. It's the perfect way to stimulate your brain while nursing a New Year's Day coffee.

NYT Connections Hints January 1 2026: Category Clues

The latest edition, puzzle #935, curated by Wyna Liu, maintains the classic difficulty curve. You'll need to sort 16 words into four color-coded categories. Remember, you only have 4 mistakes before the game ends.

• Yellow (Easiest): Something you might find in a fantasy novel's magic system.
• Green: Verbs that describe preparing corn or an orange.
• Blue: Slang terms for someone who is obsessed with a specific topic.
• Purple (Tricky): Words that create a new meaning when preceded by 'Butter'.

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Today's Connections Solution Revealed

Ready to see how you did? Here is the full solution for January 1, 2026. Don't worry if you missed one; there's always tomorrow.

1. Bit of magic: CHARM, CURSE, HEX, SPELL
2. Remove the covering from: PEEL, SHELL, SHUCK, SKIN
3. Enthusiast equivalent: BUFF, HEAD, HOUND, RAT
4. Butter___: FINGERS, FLY, NUT, SCOTCH