NYT Connections Hints and Answers for January 3, 2026, #937

Happy Saturday, word wanderers! Today, as I was savoring my morning coffee, a friend dropped a puzzling statement on me. "Purple is the best color tier," they proclaimed with unwavering certainty. Now, I'm all for colorful opinions, but that one had me raising an eyebrow.

Speaking of colors, have you taken a peek at today's "Connections" puzzle? You might find yourself navigating through a rainbow of clues across the yellow, green, blue, and yes, purple tiers. Remember, as you tackle the puzzle, keep an eye out for sneaky decoys and scan for those elusive synonyms lurking within the grid.

As you bask in the cozy glow of the weekend, why not challenge your brain with a delightful puzzle session? So, dear solvers, are you ready to unravel the mysteries of today's "Connections" and paint your way to victory? Dive in, uncover those clues, and let the colors of your wit shine through. Need a nudge? Feel free to ask for hints or join the fun!

How to Play NYT Connections

Overview

Connections is a daily word puzzle game from The New York Times. The goal is to find groups of four words that share something in common. You’re presented with 16 words arranged in a 4×4 grid, and you must identify four groups of four related words.

Basic Rules

• You have 16 words total, arranged in a 4×4 grid
• There are exactly 4 groups of 4 related words each
• Each word belongs to exactly one group
• You must find all four groups to complete the puzzle
• You have 4 mistakes allowed before the game ends

How to Play

• Look at all 16 words and try to identify patterns or connections
• Select 4 words you think belong together by clicking/tapping them
• Click “Submit” to check if your group is correct
• If correct, those 4 words will be removed and grouped together
• If incorrect, you lose one of your 4 allowed mistakes
• Continue until you find all 4 groups or run out of mistakes

Difficulty Levels

The four groups are color-coded by difficulty:

• 🟨 YELLOW: Easiest – usually straightforward categories
• 🟩 GREEN: Easy-Medium – slightly more complex connections
• 🟦 BLUE: Medium-Hard – trickier associations or wordplay
• 🟪 PURPLE: Hardest – often involves puns, multiple meanings, or very subtle connections

Strategy Tips

• Start with the most obvious connections first
• Be careful of red herrings – words that seem to fit multiple categories
• If you’re unsure, try to eliminate what doesn’t belong first
• The purple group often involves wordplay, homophones, or very creative connections
• Don’t guess randomly – you only have 4 mistakes

Scoring

• Complete the puzzle to see your results
• Mistakes are tracked but don’t affect your final score
• Share your results with friends using the share button
• Results show how many mistakes you made for each group