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Connections Hints for January 3, 2026
Here are all the official hints to guide you toward the solution.
Yellow Category (Easiest)
Think about the hierarchical organization of the armed forces.
Green Category
Consider the various items someone might wear from the waist down.
Blue Category
Reflect on catchy singles from well-known music artists.
Purple Category (Hardest)
Describe the condition of something that has been exposed to liquid.
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Connections Answer for January 3, 2026
Here is the final, official answer for the Connections puzzle that was released on January 3, 2026.
Yellow Category: Army ranks
Each word in this category represents a different rank within the hierarchical structure of the military, specifically the army.
CAPTAIN, GENERAL, MAJOR, PRIVATE
Green Category: Legwear in the singular
The words listed are commonly associated with types of pants or leg coverings, and they are presented in singular form as opposed to their usual pluralized form.
JEAN, JOGGER, OVERALL, SLACK
Blue Category: Rihanna #1 hits
These words are titles of songs by the artist Rihanna that have reached the number one position on music charts.
DIAMONDS, SOS, UMBRELLA, WORK
Purple Category: Wet ___
All words in this category can be paired with the word "wet" to form common phrases or colloquial terms.
BAR, BLANKET, NURSE, WILLY
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