NYT Connections Answers Jan 4, 2026 (#938) – Hints & Help

Today’s NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for Jan. 4 (#938)

Looking for today’s NYT Connections answers for January 4, 2026 (Puzzle #938)?
Below you’ll find spoiler-free hints first, followed by all four groups and complete answers, clearly explained.

NYT Connections is a daily word-association game where players must sort 16 words into four connected groups of four.

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🧩 Hints for Today’s NYT Connections Groups

Hints are ordered from easiest (Yellow) to hardest (Purple):

• 🟨 Yellow hint: Extra, extra!
• 🟩 Green hint: Wrap around
• 🟦 Blue hint: NFL duties
• 🟪 Purple hint: Derriere

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✅ Today’s NYT Connections Answers (Jan. 4, 2026)

🟨 Yellow Group – Paper Publication

• Copy
• Edition
• Issue
• Print

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🟩 Green Group – Spool

• Coil
• Crank
• Reel
• Wind

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🟦 Blue Group – Things a Defensive Football Player Does

• Blitz
• Block
• Sack
• Tackle

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🟪 Purple Group – Synonyms for Butt + Starting Letter

• Drear (rear)
• Etail (tail)
• Grump (rump)
• Scan (can)

⚠️ This was the trickiest group due to wordplay and altered spellings.

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❓ FAQ – People Also Ask (High-CTR)

What are today’s NYT Connections answers for January 4, 2026?

The answers include paper publications, spool actions, defensive football moves, and altered synonyms for “butt.”

What is the hardest group in today’s Connections?

The Purple group, featuring modified synonyms for “butt,” was the most confusing.

What puzzle number is NYT Connections on Jan. 4, 2026?

It is Puzzle #938.

Is NYT Connections free to play?

Yes, NYT Connections is free to play daily on The New York Times Games platform.

Does NYT Connections use wordplay?

Yes, many puzzles (especially Purple groups) rely on wordplay and letter manipulation.

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