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Need a nudge for the Saturday, January 3, 2026, NYT Connections puzzle? Start with the spoiler-light clues below; the full 16-word solution is farther down. TechRadar and Forbes identify this puzzle as game #937, though one date-indexed archive labels it #993.
Spoiler-free clues for January 3
- Yellow: Chain of command
- Green: Pant types
- Blue: RiRi tracks
- Purple: Precede with a damp word
For a smaller nudge, Forbes offers one example word for each group: GENERAL, OVERALL, DIAMONDS, and BAR.
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Full NYT Connections answers for January 3, 2026
Spoilers below. Stop here if you want to solve the grid yourself.
- Army Ranks: CAPTAIN, GENERAL, MAJOR, PRIVATE
- Legwear in the Singular: JEAN, JOGGER, OVERALL, SLACK
- Rihanna #1 Hits: DIAMONDS, SOS, UMBRELLA, WORK
- Wet ___: BAR, BLANKET, NURSE, WILLY
Which puzzle number is correct?
TechRadar and Forbes both call the January 3 puzzle #937. A date archive gives the same categories but labels it #993, so the number is disputed; the date and answer groups are the clearest way to identify this puzzle.
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Where to play
Play Connections through NYT Games. TechRadar describes free play on desktop or mobile, while Forbes says a subscription provides access to the archive of past puzzles. Access terms can change, so check the current NYT Games page for the latest details.
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