NYT Connections Hints & Answers for January 17, 2026 (Puzzle #951)
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NYT Connections Hints & Answers for January 17, 2026 (Puzzle #951)

Having trouble with today’s New York Times Connections puzzle? Below are subtle hints and the full solution for Saturday, January 17. Scroll carefully — answers are hidden at the end.

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Today’s word list:

Plaster, Sling, Hide, Blanket, Pelt, Sink, Red, Coat, Skin, Cover, Cast, Inks, Simon, Hurl, Kins, Capture

Hints

  • One group involves covering or spreading something over a surface.
  • One group contains different ways to throw an object.
  • One group is formed by rearranging the same four letters.
  • One group uses words that commonly begin children’s games.
✅ Tap to reveal full answers (spoilers)

Spread over:
Blanket, Coat, Cover, Plaster

Throw:
Cast, Hurl, Pelt, Sling

Anagrams:
Inks, Kins, Sink, Skin

First words of kids’ games:
Capture (the Flag), Hide (and Seek), Red (Light Green Light), Simon (Says)