Spoiler warning: NYT Connections game #958 for Saturday, January 24, 2026, has four groups: boxing gear, championship terms, neckline styles and words that follow “snow.” Use the graded clues below before opening the complete solution.
Today’s puzzle at a glance
Connections gives you 16 words to sort into four groups of four. You can make up to four incorrect guesses. The difficulty colors generally run from yellow (easiest) and green to blue and purple (hardest).
- Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Game: #958
- Grid size: 16 words
- Groups: Four sets of four
The 16 words
ROBE, CONE, CROWN, HALTER, PEA, SCOOP, BOAT, CUP, GLOBE, GLOVES, CREW, MOUTHGUARD, TITLE, SHORTS, LEOPARD, AWARD.
Progressive hints
Start with the first clue and move down only if you need more help. The first two hints point toward a category without naming every answer; the last two are more direct.
#1 Best Overall
| Color | Hint | Spoiler level |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | Accessories for fight night; things worn by a pugilist. | Single group clue |
| Green | “And the winner is…”; items given to winners. | Single group clue |
| Blue | Styles of shirt necklines. | Category clue |
| Purple | Complete the phrase “Brr, it’s cold in here”: snow ____. | Phrase-completion clue |
Full answers for Connections #958
Stop here if you only wanted hints. The complete sorting is below.
| Color | Category | Four answers |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow | Gear for a boxer | GLOVES, MOUTHGUARD, ROBE, SHORTS |
| Green | Championship | AWARD, CROWN, CUP, TITLE |
| Blue | Kinds of necklines | BOAT, CREW, HALTER, SCOOP |
| Purple | Snow ____ | CONE, GLOBE, LEOPARD, PEA |
Yellow: Gear for a boxer
GLOVES and MOUTHGUARD are the most obvious equipment. ROBE and SHORTS complete the group as clothing associated with a boxer, especially in a ring or before a bout.
Green: Championship
AWARD, CROWN, CUP and TITLE can each represent a championship honor or the thing a winner receives or holds.
Blue: Kinds of necklines
BOAT, CREW, HALTER and SCOOP are all neckline descriptions used for tops. “Crew” refers to a crew neck, while boat, halter and scoop identify other neckline cuts.
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Add “snow” before each word: snow cone, snow globe, snow leopard and snow pea.
Why the grid is tricky
Several words invite tempting but incorrect associations. CUP, SCOOP and CONE can suggest ice-cream service, but that grouping leaves no valid fourth word and breaks the phrase pattern required by the purple set. CONE belongs with SNOW because “snow cone” is the established expression; CUP belongs with the championship terms, and SCOOP is a neckline.
The puzzle also mixes literal categories with a phrase-completion group. Boxing gear and necklines are semantic categories, championship words are related by meaning, while the purple set depends on placing the same word after “snow.” Testing the exact relationship for all four words is safer than grouping two or three words that merely feel related.
A spoiler-conscious way to solve it
- Scan for the most concrete set. GLOVES, MOUTHGUARD, ROBE and SHORTS point to boxing equipment and attire.
- Look for a second group built around winning. AWARD, CROWN, CUP and TITLE all fit championship language.
- After removing those eight words, identify BOAT, CREW, HALTER and SCOOP as neckline terms.
- Use the remaining four words to test the phrase “snow ____”: CONE, GLOBE, LEOPARD and PEA.
Where to play
The official NYT Games Connections page is the destination for the daily puzzle. NYT Games also offers access to an archive, although availability can depend on your account or subscription. This answer guide is for the Saturday, January 24, 2026 edition, game #958.
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