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Need the NYT Connections hints today? These clues are for Tuesday, January 13, 2026, game #947. Start with progressive hints below, then open the full categories and answers when you’re ready for spoilers.
Connections #947 hints for Tuesday, January 13
Try these clues in order if you want help without seeing the tile groups straight away:
- Expertly wrapped.
- Rough up.
- Spiffy duds for a Park Place landlord.
- A podiatrist’s specialty.
The color clues are: Yellow: fancy wrapping; Green: budge in; Blue: as seen with a board-game icon; Purple: hidden tootsies.
Today’s Connections categories
Spoilers below: the categories and complete tile answers for puzzle #947 follow.
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- Yellow: Present go-withs
- Green: Jostle
- Blue: Accessories for Mr. Monopoly
- Purple: Parts of the foot plus starting letter
Connections #947 answers
The 16 tiles divide into four groups of four:
| Color | Category | Tiles |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | Present go-withs | BOW, CARD, GIFT WRAP, RIBBON |
| Green | Jostle | ELBOW, PRESS, SHOULDER, SHOVE |
| Blue | Accessories for Mr. Monopoly | BOWTIE, CANE, MONEYBAG, TOP HAT |
| Purple | Parts of the foot plus starting letter | OTOE, PARCH, RANKLE, WHEEL |
Why the purple group is the trickiest
The purple tiles each contain a foot part after an extra starting letter: OTOE contains TOE after O, PARCH contains ARCH after P, RANKLE contains ANKLE after R, and WHEEL contains HEEL after W. The foot words are embedded in longer words rather than shown as standalone tiles.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How Connections works
Connections asks players to sort 16 items into four groups of four that share a common link. The colors indicate rising difficulty: yellow, green, blue, then purple. Players can make up to four mistakes. The game is available through NYT Games on desktop and mobile; the New York Times Help Center also lists NYT.com/games, The Athletic app, and the NYT News app as access points. Progress and statistics are linked to a user’s NYT account.
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