NYT Connections Today: Hints, Answers & Help for January 6, #940 - CNET

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NYT Connections Today: Hints, Answers & Help for January 6, #940 - CNET

NYT Connections Today: Decoding the January 6 Puzzle - Hints & Answers

Welcome, puzzle enthusiasts! CNET is here to help you conquer today's NYT Connections game. For January 6, puzzle #940, we'll guide you through hints, potential groupings, and ultimately, the solution. Get ready to flex those word association muscles!

Understanding the NYT Connections Puzzle

If you're new to Connections, it's a daily word game from The New York Times. The objective is to group 16 words into four categories based on a common theme. Each category is defined by a shared characteristic, and some groupings might seem trickier than others. There are no repeats, and categories are color-coded: easy (yellow), medium (green), hard (blue), and tricky (purple).

Hints for January 6, #940

Need a little nudge to get started? Here are some general hints, avoiding spoilers that would reveal answers directly (although this article will, eventually, reveal them):

  • Consider different types of things: adjectives, activities, objects, or ideas.
  • Think about alternate meanings of some words.
  • Look for patterns: synonyms, commonalities, or related concepts.

Potential Category Clues

Here are some more specific hints to point you in the right direction without revealing the complete solution:

  • One category might relate to something you build.
  • Another category leans toward movement.
  • A third could relate to the arts.
  • The final category could be related to a type of measurement.

Spoiler Alert: Today's Answers for January 6, #940

Ready to see the answers? Proceed with caution! (If you don't want to see the solution, you should stop reading now.)

Here are the categories:

  • Yellow (Easy): BUILD: ARCH, BRIDGE, DAM, HUTS
  • Green (Medium): PASS: CROSS, DIE, SLIP, TRAVEL
  • Blue (Hard): PAINT: DAUB, FLUSH, STAIN, SWAB
  • Purple (Tricky): MEASURE: DECIBEL, FATHOM, FOOT, RATE

Tips for Solving Connections

* Don't be afraid to try! Guessing, even if wrong, might help eliminate words that don’t fit. You're given four mistakes to work with.

* Look for the easy categories first. These can often help you rule out words in other categories.

* If you're still stuck, take a break. Sometimes a fresh perspective is all it takes.

That's it for today's NYT Connections. Good luck solving tomorrow's puzzle!

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