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Connections Hints for January 2, 2026
Here are all the official hints to guide you toward the solution.
Yellow Category (Easiest)
Think about what verb you might use when writing something down briefly as a reminder.
Green Category
Imagine a short performance or scene typically used in comedy shows.
Blue Category
Consider a rule or principle that guides how one should act or make decisions.
Purple Category (Hardest)
Look for a word that encompasses leafy vegetables often found in a salad.
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Connections Answer for January 2, 2026
Here is the final, official answer for the Connections puzzle that was released on January 2, 2026.
Yellow Category: Write
Each word in this category is a form or method of documenting thoughts or information.
JOT, LOG, NOTE, RECORD
Green Category: Shtick
These words are all terms related to comedic performance styles or segments.
BIT, GAG, NUMBER, ROUTINE
Blue Category: Benchmark
Each word can be used to describe a criterion or point of reference for measurement or assessment.
BAR, EXAMPLE, METRIC, STANDARD
Purple Category: Vegetable minus starting letter
The words in this category can be formed by removing the first letter of various vegetable names.
ALE (Kale), EEK (Leek), HIVE (Chive), QUASH (Squash)
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