The thrill of conquering the daily word games from the New York Times, including Wordle, Strands, Mini Crossword, and Connections Sports Edition all in one go is unmatched. However, it’s not always a simple task. If you find yourself struggling with today’s Connections puzzle, keep reading for some assistance.
Attention: Spoilers ahead! Proceed with caution. Only continue if you’re truly seeking clues or have completely given up and need the answers immediately. Prepare yourself for all the hints and solutions for #950 on Friday, January 16, 2026.
If you’ve hit a roadblock in Thursday’s Connections puzzle, fret not, as these hints are here to guide you towards the right path. And don’t worry, the answers will be revealed shortly.
Today’s Connections puzzle presents a challenge with categories like “Worn on heads,” “Nighty-night,” “Bands with something alphabet-related in common,” and “Like great.” Ready to unlock the solutions? Scroll past the image below that symbolizes your patience.
Ready to see the solutions? Here they are:
1. KINDS OF HATS: DERBY, FEDORA, PANAMA, PORKPIE
2. COMPONENTS OF A KID’S BEDTIME ROUTINE: BATH BRUSHING, PAJAMAS, STORY
3. MUSICAL ACTS WITH “A” AS THE ONLY VOWEL: ALABAMA, BANANARAMA, KANSAS, SANTANA
4. GRAND___: BAHAMA, CANYON, PIANO, SLAM
How did you fare with these answers?
And with that, we conclude this installment. Stay tuned for more thrilling word puzzles and challenges like Connections every day.
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