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NYT Connections puzzle #954, from Tuesday, January 20, 2026, groups its 16 tiles around intertwining, kinds of bees, famous bridges, and a final wordplay connection. Use the hints below before scrolling to the full solution.
Hints for Connections #954
Try each clue in order; each one reveals more about a category.
- Intertwine: Connect two things closely. Think of strands.
- Kinds of bees: Think of a striped insect and familiar varieties.
- Famous bridges: Consider notable crossings over water.
- Wordplay: Each answer begins with a synonym of “hanker for.”
Connections #954 answers
Spoilers below: The four groups and their words are listed here.
| Category | Words |
|---|---|
| Intertwine | LACE, TWIST, WEAVE, WIND |
| Kinds of bees | BUMBLE, CARPENTER, HONEY, KILLER |
| Famous bridges | BROOKLYN, GOLDEN GATE, RIALTO, TOWER |
| Starting with synonyms for “hanker for” | CRAVEN, DESIREE, NEEDLE, WANTON |
How the wordplay group works
The last category uses the beginnings of the four words: CRAVEN starts with CRAVE, DESIREE with DESIRE, NEEDLE with NEED, and WANTON with WANT. Those opening words are synonyms for “hanker for.”
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