Connections is a short daily puzzle game that pits you against sixteen words that need to be sorted into four mystery categories. In order to figure out the answer to today's puzzle, you'll need to learn the rules of how to play Connections, will need to know the meanings of all the words, and might need to get some hints for the answers. Below, you can find hints to the category, the categories themselves, and even full spoilers for all the groups.

Hints for the NYT Connections Puzzle #212 for January 9, 2024

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The Connections challenging puzzle for today contains the words: SPONGE, SALT, SMOKE, SHAFT, DUST, MONK, BROOM, HEAT, MAGNUM, FAT, POLLEN, RAG, ACID, MOP, TRACY, and PEPPER.

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Yellow Connections Category Answer for January 9, 2024

Yellow Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for January 9, 2024

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Green Connections Category Answer for January 9, 2024

Green Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for January 9, 2024

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Blue Connections Category Answer for January 9, 2024

Blue Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for January 9, 2024

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Purple Connections Category Answer for January 9, 2024

Purple Connections Category and All Four Words Answer for January 9, 2024

Answers for Today's NYT Connections #212

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Released
June 12, 2023
ESRB
e
Developer(s)
The New York Times Company
Publisher(s)
The New York Times Company
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WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
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Platform(s)
Web Browser, Mobile