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Connections Hints for January 8, 2026
Here are all the official hints to guide you toward the solution.
Yellow Category (Easiest)
Think about a common reflexive movement that occurs when you're startled or react to something quickly.
Green Category
Consider offenses that aren't very serious and often result in just a slap on the wrist or a fine.
Blue Category
Imagine someone who's always complaining or is hard to please. There's a colloquial term for such a person.
Purple Category (Hardest)
Luxuriate in thoughts of a sweet, rich, and beloved confection typically enjoyed as a dessert or treat.
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Connections Answer for January 8, 2026
Here is the final, official answer for the Connections puzzle that was released on January 8, 2026.
Yellow Category: Bit of a response to strong emotions
Each word describes a physical reaction that can occur in response to emotions such as fear or excitement.
CHILL, GOOSEBUMP, SHIVER, TINGLE
Green Category: Break the rules
All these words are actions that defy social or legal norms, often considered minor infractions.
JAYWALK, LITTER, LOITER, SPEED
Blue Category: First-class levers
These items all operate using a first-class lever mechanism, where the fulcrum is positioned between the effort and the load.
CLOTHESPIN, CROWBAR, SCISSORS, SEESAW
Purple Category: Starting with candy bars
Each word can precede the name of a popular candy bar, forming a well-known term or a new compound word.
AEROPLANE, DOVETAIL, HEATHERS, MARSALA
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