Today’s Connections puzzle leans into clever wordplay and visual associations rather than obvious synonyms. The January 13 grid looks deceptively straightforward at first glance, but several words can easily pull you into the wrong group if you rush. Careful pattern-spotting—and resisting red herrings—is the key to solving Puzzle #947.
Connections is the New York Times’ popular daily word game that challenges players to sort 16 words into four groups of four based on a shared theme. You can play the official puzzle on the New York Times Connections page .
Today’s Connections Hints (No Spoilers)
- Total groups: 4 groups of 4 words
- Difficulty balance: One group is very visual, one is abstract, one is object-based, and one relies on wordplay
- Watch out for: Words that look like body parts but don’t all belong together
- Common trap: Clothing and accessories appear in more than one possible grouping
Extra Hints by Group (Still Spoiler-Safe)
- One group: Items commonly associated with gift-giving
- One group: Words that become new terms when a letter is added
- One group: Physical actions involving force or motion
- One group: Fashion or formalwear elements
Today’s Connections Answers
Click to reveal all four groups
🟨 Group 1 – Gift Presentation
BOW, RIBBON, CARD, GIFT WRAP
🟩 Group 2 – Words With an Added Letter
RANKLE, OTOE, MONEYBAG, BOWTIE
🟦 Group 3 – Physical Force / Movement
PRESS, SHOVE, WHEEL, CANE
🟪 Group 4 – Formalwear or Body-Adjacent Terms
SHOULDER, ELBOW, TOP HAT, PARCH
How Did You Do?
Did today’s Connections trip you up with overlapping themes, or did you spot the patterns early? Check back tomorrow for fresh hints, clean reveals, and another daily breakdown of the puzzle.
