Connections is a short, daily puzzle game created by the New York Times Games, and every day, it gives you four mystery categories to ponder over.
The Connections puzzle for today is quite the challenge. Just like all the other puzzles before it, today’s brings in sixteen seemingly unconnected words for you to put into four categories. But today, the New York Times Games isn’t pulling any punches, and many people who head to the site today will be looking for a clue or two to help keep their win streaks alive. If you are in need of hints, spoilers, or the whole answer, you can find it in the article below.
Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #217 for January 14, 2024
The Connections puzzle for today contains the words: JACK, CHECK, TIGHT, ROB, JEAN, BUCK, BILL, SWIPE, TOM, TAB, SHORT, PINCH, STEAL, PANT, BULL, and INVOICE.
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Yellow NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the yellow/straightforward answer:
Yellow Connections Category Answer for January 14, 2024
The category for the yellow/straightforward Connections is Things to Pay.
Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for January 14, 2024
The answer to the yellow/straightforward Connections is Things to Pay.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are: BILL, CHECK, INVOICE, TAB.
Green NYT Connections Category Hints
Here are some hints for the green/medium difficulty answer:
Green Connections Category Answer for January 14, 2024
The category for the green/medium difficulty Connections is Thieve.
Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for January 14, 2024
The answer to the green/medium difficulty Connections is Thieve.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are: PINCH, ROB, STEAL, SWIPE.
Blue NYT Connections Category Hints
Blue Connections Category Answer for January 14, 2024
The category for the blue/difficult Connections is Male Animals.
Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for January 14, 2024
The answer to the blue/difficult Connections is Male Animals.
The four words for this group in this browser-based puzzle are: BUCK, BILL, JACK, TOM.
Purple NYT Connections Category Hints
Purple Connections Category Answer for January 14, 2024
The category for the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Legwear, in the Singular.
Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for January 14, 2024
The answer to the purple/tricky difficulty in Connections is Legwear, in the Singular.
The four words for this group in the puzzle are: JEAN, PANT, SHORT, TIGHT.
Answers for Today’s NYT Connections #217
If you are just wanting to see the full spoiler all in one place, check out the expandable section below. The answer to today’s Connections is inside.
- Yellow – Things to Pay: BILL, CHECK, INVOICE, TAB
- Green – Thieve: PINCH, ROB, STEAL, SWIPE
- Blue – Male Animals: BUCK, BILL, JACK, TOM
- Purple – Legwear, in the Singular: JEAN, PANT, SHORT, TIGHT
Want to play? Check out the New York Times Games Connections website available on almost any device with a browser.
Connections
- Platform(s)
- Web Browser , Mobile
- Released
- June 12, 2023
- Developer(s)
- The New York Times Company
- Publisher(s)
- The New York Times Company
