Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

Here are the NYT Connections hints and answers for January 9, 2025. Today’s puzzle offers a mix of simple and tricky groups to challenge players worldwide. Unlike Wordle, which tests your vocabulary,

Every day, there is a new Connections on the New York Times Games site, and this one is a pretty challenging puzzle that may require help to complete.

Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words.

The New York Times has launched NYT Strands, a new daily word puzzle game that challenges players to find theme-related words on a grid and solve a Spangram. This game, which blends elements of Connections,