> At a Glance
> – Today’s NYT Connections puzzle groups: Group, Plunge, Parts of a sink, Equestrian gear
> – Yellow: band, crew, pack, team; Green: crash, crater, drop, tank
> – Blue: basin, drain, faucet, stopper; Purple: bit, crop, halter, saddle
> – Why it matters: Daily brain teaser fans get fresh clues and answers for Jan. 11, 2026
The New York Times served up another head-scratcher for puzzle lovers on January 11, 2026. Connections players hunting for today’s answers can now check the full breakdown below.
Today’s Clues, From Easy to Tough
The yellow tier hints at a simple “Bunch,” while the purple tier ends with a pony-tailed “Neigh!” Green asks you to “Take the Nestea plunge,” and blue wonders, “Want some water?”
Category Reveals
Yellow group: Group
- band
- crew
- pack
- team
Green group: Plunge
- crash
- crater
- drop
- tank
Blue group: Parts of a sink
- basin
- drain
- faucet
- stopper
Purple group: Equestrian gear
- bit
- crop
- halter
- saddle
Key Takeaways
- 4 fresh themes await solvers today
- Purple tier remains the trickiest, tying horse tack together
- Connections Bot now tracks your stats after each game
- Times Games members can view win rate, streaks, and perfect scores
Check back tomorrow for the next batch of Connections answers and hints.
