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Connections Hints for January 9, 2026
Here are all the official hints to guide you toward the solution.
Yellow Category (Easiest)
Think of items or individuals known for their distinctive yellow hue.
Green Category
Consider the broader category to which a pickle belongs, including its origin before brining.
Blue Category
Delve into the world of influential artists in the music industry, possibly across various genres.
Purple Category (Hardest)
Explore elements traditionally associated with navigation and geographical orientation.
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Connections Answer for January 9, 2026
Here is the final, official answer for the Connections puzzle that was released on January 9, 2026.
Yellow Category: Things that are red
Each of the words or phrases listed represents an item or concept traditionally associated with the color red.
3 BALL, CARDINAL, HEART EMOJI, SOLO CUP
Green Category: Used in metaphors for precarious situations
These terms are commonly used in English language metaphors to describe situations that are unstable or risky.
8 BALL, DEEP END, LIMB, THIN ICE
Blue Category: Musical artists minus starting numbers
Listed are names of musical artists or groups with their numeral beginnings removed, revealing the remainder of their names.
6 MAFIA, CHAINZ, DIRECTION, NON BLONDES
Purple Category: Cardinal directions with first letter changed
The words are the results of taking the cardinal directions (North, South, East, West) and replacing their starting letter with a different letter.
COUTH, FORTH, LEST, OAST
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